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Hydrant Flushing Begins the Week of April 28

As part of the regular maintenance of the St. Charles’ water distribution system, the Public Works Water Division performs annual hydrant flushing. The water system is split into two zones which will be flushed separately, one zone in spring and one zone in fall. By simply flushing or opening hydrants to allow water to flow rapidly through them, water quality is improved and mineral build-up in the water mains is minimized. Hydrant flushing also ensures that hydrants are ready for emergency use.

The spring zone is divided into four quadrants for hydrant flushing: Northwest, Southwest, Southeast, and Northeast. Main Street (Illinois Route 64) divides the north/south quadrants, and the Fox River divides the east/west quadrants. The spring 2014 hydrant flushing schedule is as follows:

· Northwest – Monday April 28-Friday May 2
· Southwest – Monday May 5- Friday May 9
· Southeast – Monday May 12- Friday May 16
· Northeast Week One –Monday May 19- Friday May 23
· Northeast Week Two –Tuesday May 27-Friday May 30

Hydrant flushing will take place between the hours of 5:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

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There is a map on the City website which lists the specific dates and days of the week quadrants will be flushed. You also may visit the My Neighborhood section of the City’s website, enter your address and click on the City Services tab. Signs announcing hydrant flushing also will be posted throughout the scheduled area.

Please note water is safe to use and consume during hydrant flushing, however, residents may temporarily notice rust-colored water. Public Works recommends taking the following steps during hydrant flushing:

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·If possible, limit your water use.
·If you notice rust-colored water, wait until flushing has subsided then run the cold water tap until it runs clear.
·Remember rust-colored water is safe, but it may stain laundry. If this happens, keep clothes wet and treat them with stain remover.
·The City offers a stain removal product at no cost to residents at the following locations:

Public Works, 1405 South 7th Avenue

City Hall, Reception Desk, 2 East Main Street

Police Department, 211 North Riverside Avenue

For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 630-377-4405 or pw@stcharlesil.gov.

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About the City of St. Charles

Friendly neighborhoods, diverse retailers, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, varied cultural amenities, and unique architecture have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle® magazine in 2011; one of the “150 Great Places in Illinois,” by the AIA Illinois; and one of the “Top 10 Towns To Live In” by West Suburban Living magazine.

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