Fall Watermain Flush
Historic Battle Ground and River Bluff water mains will have seasonal maintenance, with flushing during daytime hours 8 AM to 3 PM the week of September 15-19. The following week, the upper system along CR 600 North which includes all the subdivisions and service on 300E and Prophets’ Rock Road, will be flushed at night from around 10 PM to 5 AM on 9/22 – 9/25.
Homes with water filters should not experience discoloration, however may want to check for filter change shortly after the flush. If you are concerned about discoloration in residential service lines, open the lowest fixture in your home (main floor or basement) and let water run a few seconds to determine it is clear. If discoloration does not run clear after a couple minutes, please contact the utility office by email or 765-567-2603.
What is a Boil Water Advisory?
Under a boil-water advisory (BWA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that water be brought to a rolling boil for one to three minutes before it is consumed in order to kill protozoa, bacteria and viruses.
BWAs are typically issued as a precaution when a distribution system has a loss of system pressure, or when there is an actual break in a water main, or when monitoring of water being served to consumers detects Escherichia coli or other microbiological indicators of contamination. While loss of pressure does not necessarily mean the water has been contaminated, it does mean that pathogens may be able to enter the piped-water system and thus be carried to consumers. In the United States, this has been defined as a drop below 20 pounds per square inch (140 kPa).
Notification begins immediately when the Water Superintendent has assessed that there is a need for a boil order advisory. The financial clerk initiates the emergency text and email alert system, posting on the website, and contacting media outlets of local radio and television stations. Restaurants in the affected areas are notified via personal visits and phone calls by a designated board member. Yard signs are placed in high traffic areas.
