Plattsburgh officials will resume flushing the city’s water distribution system on Monday as efforts continue to rid residents of discolored water.Hydrant flushing will occur on the west side of the city, according to a map provided by officials.Plattsburgh environmental manager Jonathan Ruff said that residents can expect to see localized discoloration during the flushing period.Periodic flushing is expected to continue over the next five weeks, Ruff said in a release.Initial tests have determined that the water discoloration is due to iron and manganese sediment in the city’s storage tanks. Officials say that these are not considered health concerns and that testing continues to prove that the water is bacteria free. Editor’s note: The above video is from previous coverage on this topic.
Plattsburgh officials will resume flushing the city’s water distribution system on Monday as efforts continue to rid residents of discolored water.
Hydrant flushing will occur on the west side of the city, according to a map provided by officials.
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Plattsburgh environmental manager Jonathan Ruff said that residents can expect to see localized discoloration during the flushing period.
Periodic flushing is expected to continue over the next five weeks, Ruff said in a release.
Initial tests have determined that the water discoloration is due to iron and manganese sediment in the city’s storage tanks. Officials say that these are not considered health concerns and that testing continues to prove that the water is bacteria free.
Editor’s note: The above video is from previous coverage on this topic.