FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING PROCEDURES BEGIN IN CITY

Frederick, Md. --- The City of Frederick’s Department of Public Works will begin flushing fire hydrants which clear the sediment from the City water mains. During the flushing procedures, water may appear cloudy or slightly discolored for a short period of time. Lines will be flushed according to the following schedule:

SECTION (1) - MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007

Seventh Street northward, including Fredericktown Village, Spring Valley, Amber Meadows and Route 40 West.

SECTION (2) - TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2007

East and West Patrick Street to Baughman’s Lane and everything northward to Seventh Street. Also included in this area will be Old Farm, Whittier, Shookstown Road and Route 40 West.

SECTION (3) - WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007

East and West Patrick Street and everything southward to the Route 15 interchange. Also included in this area will be Route 40 West.

The work will be done in the evening hours in an effort to avoid times when most people are doing laundry, bathing, or otherwise using larger amounts of water. For additional information, please call 301.600.1440.