It's that time again!
It's no surprise to anyone that has lived in the area for some time that our yearly hydrant flushing causes a temporary discoloration in water supply due to iron sediment that is brownish, but safe, getting stirred up during the process. Since our spring flushing, we have continued to exercise valves. Valve exercising is requirement by the NJDEP. Turning valves, has caused an increase in brown water many are seeing. During the month of October, we will conduct flushing to clear out sediment in our older valves.
See the October Flushing Schedule here.
The Collingswood water plant has recently completed filter upgrades and we can report that iron levels coming out of the treatment plant are extremely low. Iron is not harmful to drink; however, the discolored water will cause stains on clothing. It's our hope that this additional work will resolve the additional buildup you are seeing in the water. Please contact the Collingswood Water Department at 856-854-2332 if you encounter any adverse condition with your water.
For more information on hydrant flushing see this video from Capital Water.”