The Norfolk Water Division will begin their annual water main flushing program on April 18th 2022. Flushing will be done during the day beginning at 8:00 AM and concluding at 4:30 PM. Flushing will begin Monday Morning and conclude Friday afternoon. It is estimated that the flushing program will be completed by May 27th 2022. 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 day, April 18th through April 22nd are as follows:
Areas from 49th Street east to 37th street, from Omaha Avenue north to Eisenhower Avenue.
From 37th Street east to 25th Street, from Omaha Avenue south to Monroe Avenue.
From 25th Street east to 13th Street, from Monroe Avenue to Sherwood Road.
From 13th Street east to South Pine, from Washington Avenue to Sherwood Road.
Locations affected by the program will include:
Overhead Door Lutheran High School
Wiz-Pac West Hodson Concrete
Divots Deets Furniture Store
Cubby’s Love’s Truck Stop
Alters Waste Water Treatment Plant
Medelmans Lake Midwest Beverage
Bradford Addition Bonita Drive
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 is 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.