April 29, 2004

UNITED WATER BEGINS HYDRANT FLUSHING PROGRAM
Maintenance effort will improve water quality

United Water Rahway will begin to flush hydrants in the city on or Monday, May 3, 2004 through early June.  Crews will work between 9:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. to minimize customer inconvenience.

Flushing removes harmless minerals that collect in the water mains.  The project is part of our routine maintenance program to assure high water quality.  Customers will have water during the operation.  However, the flushing may cause 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.

Customers with questions or problems can call United Water’s customer service telephone number at (877) 303-2435.

United Water Rahway provides water service to more than 26,500 people in  Union County.  Customers interested in learning more about the company can visit the website at www.unitedwater.com/uwrw.