ATTENTION PASSAIC RESIDENTS – NOTICE OF FLUSHING OF WATER MAINS

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve service to our customers, Passaic Valley Water Commission will continue its Valve Maintenance and Flushing Program in the section of Passaic along Sherman Street, Oak Street, Monroe Street, Madison Street, Tulip Street, Myrtle Avenue, Grove Street, Lucille Place, Martha Place, Leonard Place, Henry Street, Howe Avenue, Montgomery Street, Hammond Avenue, Gregory Avenue, and Garden Street. Customers along Main Avenue, Broadway, and Paulison Avenue may also be affected.

Water mains will be flushed on consecutive days, beginning Monday, November 19, 2018, and is anticipated to be completed in about 2 weeks.

The water mains will be flushed weekdays with a combination of daytime and nighttime work between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M during the day and 9:00 P.M. and 4:00 A.M. at night. There may be some unavoidable water discoloration and low pressure at any time during the 2-week flushing period.

Passaic Valley Water Commission assures all customers that the water will be safe for use during this period; however, customers are cautioned to determine if the water is clear before washing clothes (or any other processing) as staining may occur.

Passaic Valley Water Commission regrets any inconvenience this may cause its customers.