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Parkersburg Utility Board to flush water lines tonight, Saturday

PARKERSBURG – The Parkersburg Utility Board will begin flushing water lines in the city and surrounding service area at 10 p.m. tonight.

Flushing will begin on 19th Street and move north on Dudley Avenue and west to the Ohio River, according to a release from the utility. A second crew will simultaneously begin flushing on 19th Street and moving east of Dudley and south toward the Little Kanawha River.

By 11 a.m. Saturday, relief crews should be starting in the area of City Park and move across the Little Kanawha toward south Parkersburg. Work will continue moving south toward Pettyville.

Some residents may experience a temporary discoloration of their water while the work is being done.

“It is likely some brown-colored water will enter house connections if water is used at the same time that flushing is being done in the area,” PUB Manager Eric Bennett said.

It is recommended that laundry not be done while water line flushing is underway. If laundry becomes stained, it should not be dried but instead rewashed with a product formulated for iron stain removal, such as Iron Out or Red Out.

Those who experience discolored water are advised to turn on cold water and allow it to run until the water clears. It is recommended that hot water not be used until the water is running clear.

“Flushing of the water lines is done to remove the buildup of iron and manganese oxides from the lines and to inspect the operation of the fire hydrants in the water distribution system,” Bennett said. “Water line flushing helps to maintain the quality of water provided to the customers of Parkersburg’s water system.”

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