Martinsville residents, mark your calendars for a fresh round of fire hydrant flushing. The City has officially announced that beginning Monday, April 21, the Martinsville Water Utility will start its routine maintenance to ensure the proper functioning of local fire hydrants. According to a City of Martinsville notice released yesterday, the process is set to continue through Tuesday, May 13. Residents might experience some water discoloration or low pressure during these times.
The schedule, deliberately timed to happen between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., will begin in areas from 1500 Blue Bluff Road to 59 E. Blaine Street, including Main St., East Poston Road, and Jefferson Street on Monday, April 21. This early start is meant to minimize disruption for residents throughout the city. The water utility encourages those living in the affected locations to carefully plan around these times to avoid any potential inconveniences.
As the weeks unfold, different neighborhoods will experience the flushing process. The second week of operations kicks off on April 28, affecting areas from Cross Street to Home Ave, with several surrounding neighborhoods included in the flush schedule. Week three starts on May 5, reaching from 109 S. Cherry Street to 689 W. Harrison Street and continues on throughout the city, making sure no hydrant is left unchecked. Concluding the month's maintenance, the fourth week's schedule will attend to the more remote areas, ending with rural flush hydrants on Tuesday, May 13.
Residents should plan to use water judiciously during flushing periods, especially when utility workers are to promptly enact flushing in their respective neighborhoods. It's not uncommon for individuals to temporarily store water for consumption or daily use, just as the flushing occurs. The city also advises folks who experience water discoloration to let their taps run until the water clears.
A full list of affected areas and dates has been provided by the city for concerned citizens to view. Utilizing the official City of Martinsville website, residents can stay informed and prepare for any potential temporary changes in water service. For detailed information on the spring fire hydrant flush schedule, direct your concerns to the aforementioned city page or contact the Martinsville Water Utility directly.
