A notice to Jefferson residents, the water department will conduct its fall water main flushing Monday, October 29th, and Tuesday October 30th.

On Monday from 8:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. the flushing will take place at McKinley St. north to Highway 30 (West and East Highway 4), and Clark St. south to Adams St.

From 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. the flushing will happen between Washington St. south toe Lincolnway (Highway 4 going west to Grimmell Road) and E. Lincolnway (Cedar St. going east to airport.)

From 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. the flushing will take place from Washington St. south to Harrison St. (from Highway 4 going east to Cedar St.

On Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. flushing will happen from Linoclnway south to Westwood (Grimmell Road going west to Bauer Addition), Harrison St. south to Brackett St. (Highwway 4 going West to Grimmell Road), and Monroe St. south to Garfield St. (Highway 4 going east to Cedar St.)

From 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. flushing will take place from Park St. south to Greenewood Rd, (west of Highway 4) and Park St. south to Ram Drive (east of Highway 4.)

Water will show discoloration a few hours after flushing, but is safe to drink.  The brownish color comes from iron in the water lines.  It is suggested to wait on washing white clothes during the time your area of the town is being flushed, as the water has the ability to stain.  If whites become discolored during the wash cycle, you may call the water department and get a special detergent that will remove the iron before you dry.

Customers may also experience low pressure during the flushings.

If you have any questions you can call City Hall at 386-3111 or the water department at 386-2611.