April 14, 2009

UNITED WATER WILL FLUSH HYDRANTS IN RAHWAY TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND RELIABILITY

RAHWAY, NJ –

United Water will begin to flush hydrants throughout Rahway beginning the week of April 20. Crews will work Monday through Friday between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. to minimize customer inconvenience. The flushing program is expected to last for about five weeks.

Flushing removes harmless minerals that collect in the water mains. The project is part of the company’s routine maintenance program to assure high water quality. Flushing hydrants helps to maintain the integrity of the distribution system by keeping the water lines clean. It is also necessary for fire protection because flushing helps to ensure that the hydrants are working properly.

Customers will have water during the operation. However, the flushing may cause low water pressure or temporary discoloration. While the water is perfectly safe, customers should wait until it clears before drinking or washing clothes or dishes. This usually takes a few hours.

For more information customers can call United Water’s customer service center at (800) 303-2435 or they can visit www.unitedwater.com.

United Water operates the Rahway water system through a public-private partnership with the City of Rahway. United Water is a subsidiary of Suez Environment.