ECUA To Flush Water Lines In Ensley Area

January 4, 2016

The ECUA will conduct unidirectional flushing of water mains in the Ensley area, near the ECUA well located at the intersection of North Palafox Street and 10 Mile Road.

Flushing will begin Tuesday and will continue daily for about two weeks between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Residents and businesses located in the Ensley area may anticipate some fluctuations in water pressure and temporary discoloration of the water is possible as a result of turbulence in the water mains created by the flushing.

These effects should be minimal, with absolutely no ill effects to customers’ health and no long-term adverse impacts on the system, according to ECUA.

As a precaution, customers may wish to store some water ahead of time for drinking and cooking purposes. ECUA crews will remain in the area each day, flushing lines if necessary to clear up affected areas.

If customers are still experiencing discoloration in their water two hours after flushing crews have left the area, they are asked to call ECUA at (850) 476-0480 for assistance.

Comments

4 Responses to “ECUA To Flush Water Lines In Ensley Area”

  1. Nathalie Bowers on January 5th, 2016 9:43 am

    Yes, this is routine maintenance work.

  2. Mark on January 4th, 2016 9:22 pm

    @Nonnie, don’t freak out, it’s just routine maintenance. Every now and then the lines need to be flushed to remove any built up sediment.

  3. Nonnie on January 4th, 2016 10:42 am

    Article did not mention “why the lines are being flushed”? What do they mean by “affected areas”? Because of the discoloration, I understand that! But, WHY! WHY are you flushing the lines??????

  4. A Alex on January 4th, 2016 9:20 am

    I’ld turn off my ice makers while this is going on. Bad for your ice filters and taste of ice.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News