Hyde Park Water System Flushing May Cause Discoloration

HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- Hyde Park residents in the Pinebrook service area should expect discoloration and turbidity of their water during an upcoming water main flushing on Tuesday, May 31, according to the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority.

Hype Park residents in the Pinebrook service area should expect discolored water on May 31 during a flushing of the water mains. Photo Credit: *File Photo*

K Reakes

05/12/2016 1:30 p.m.

Dutchess County officials said residents should not run their water for two to three hours after the flushing, which will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. In addition, residents should also avoid washing clothes during the flushing.

For information on the upcoming system flushing, contact the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority at 845-486-3601.

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