The Norfolk Water Division began its annual water main flushing program on April 18. Flushing will continue during the evening and overnight hours beginning at 8:30 p.m. and concluding at 6:30 a.m. the following day.

Flushing will begin Sunday evening and conclude Thursday morning. No flushing will be performed on Thursday, Friday or Saturday evenings. It is estimated that the flushing program will be completed by May 27. The Norfolk Water Division is asking that the public refrain from parking near fire hydrants in the affected areas.

Areas to be flushed during the third week, May 8th to May 12th are as follows: All areas from east of 13th Street east to the flood control, from Prospect Avenue north to Benjamin Avenue. From 7th Street east to 1st Street, south of Prospect Avenue to Northwestern Avenue.

Locations affected by the program will include:

 

Lincoln Elementary School                       Country Club Plaza                                     Northern Hills Daycare

St. Paul's Church                                           Beverly Health Care                                     Norfolk Middle School

Norfolk Jr. High                                             Gerhold Concrete                                        Tiny Tots

Kings Entertainment Center                      M.P. Global                                                  Jefferson Elementary School

Norfolk Senior High                                      Washington Elementary School                K. Porter Construction

YMCA                                                               Marathon Press                                             Midwest Health Partners

All Commercial locations along Omaha Avenue between South 11th Street to South 1st Street, and 13th Street between Prospect Avenue to Eisenhower Avenue and Norfolk Avenue between 7th Street to the Flood Control.

The purpose of the flushing program is to remove the buildup of iron and manganese deposits that have collected in the water mains. The water is bacteria free however, it's not recommended to consume the water if it is extremely discolored. Customers living in the area affected by the flushing program are encouraged not to perform any laundry tasks at this time. The isolation of ice machines is recommended to prevent any iron and manganese deposits from plugging the ice machines.

The City of Norfolk would like to thank you for your patience during this program. For those requiring additional information please call the Water Division at 844-2210.