Water Main Flushing Set to Begin

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

NEWPORT, R.I. (Tuesday, October 1, 2019) -- As part of the Newport Water Division’s ongoing maintenance of the water distribution system, a water main flushing program in designated areas will begin during evening hours beginning Sunday, October 6, 2019 and ending October 24, 2019.

The flushing of the water mains using fire hydrants will begin at 8:00 p.m. and continue until 4:00 a.m. Signs will be posted in each area before flushing begins.

Please be aware that during the flushing process, it is common to have discolored water with low water pressure. Flushing in one area may create discolored water in other areas. If you encounter discolored water following the hydrant flushing, run the cold water taps throughout your home (bathroom sinks and tubs, kitchen faucets, etc.) for 5 to 10 minutes or until water clears. This allows discolored water to work its way out of your interior household plumbing. It is recommended that use of water be minimized during the hours of flushing. Please call 845-5600 for additional information.

The proposed flushing schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions.

WEEK 1 – October 6, 2019 – October 10, 2019
The following list of streets will be areas where hydrant flushing occurs during the week of October 6, 2019 starting on Sunday in Portsmouth moving south into Middletown and Newport.

Redwood Rd., John Kesson Ln., Pasture Farm Dr., Greene Ln., Pocahontas Dr., Roy Ave., Rogers ln., West View Rd., Squantum Dr., Oliphant Ln., Browns Ln., Vanicek Ave., Island Dr., North Dr., East Main Rd., Meadow Ln., Woolsey Rd., Corporate Pl., Forest Ave., Chases Ln., Park Dr., Wyatt Rd., Berkeley Ave., Maple Ave., O’Neil Blvd., Beacon St., High St., Atlantic Dr., William Dr., Aquidneck Ave., Turner Rd., Honeyman Ave., Wyndham Hill Rd., Trout Dr., Hillside Ave., Girard Ave., Admiral Kalbfus Rd., Goldenrod Dr., Continental Dr., Green End Ave., Boulevard, Bliss Mine Rd., Valley Rd., and John Clarke Rd.,

WEEK 2 – October 14, 2019 – October 17, 2019
The following list of streets will be areas where hydrant flushing occurs during the week of October 13, 2019 starting on Monday in Newport, heading south and in Middletown Easton’s Point heading west towards Memorial Boulevard.

Reservoir Rd., Paradise Ave., Wolcott Ave., Allston Ave., Ellery Ave., Purgatory Rd., Tuckerman Ave.,
Memorial Blvd., Broadway, Farewell St., Third St., Second St., Washington St., Malbone Rd., Friendship
St., Powell Ave., Warner St., Rhode Island Ave., Kay St., Eustis Ave., Gibbs Ave., Americas Cup Ave.,
Touro St., Connell Hwy., Catherine St., Church St., Old Beach Rd., Thames St., Spring St., Parker St.,
Annandale Rd., Berkeley Ave., Narragansett Ave., and Webster St., Ayrault St., Van Zandt Ave., and
Bliss Road.

WEEK 3 – October 20, 2019 – October 24, 2019
The following list of streets will be areas where hydrant flushing occurs during the week of October 20, 2019 starting on Sunday continuing in Newport. *Additional flushing shall be performed during this week to complete areas if needed.

Bellevue Ave., Thames St., Spring St., Leroy Ave., Shepard Ave., Ruggles Ave., Ochre Point Ave.,
Coggeshall Ave., Ledge Rd., Batemen Ave., Wellington Ave., Houston Ave., Wickham Rd., Brenton Rd.,
Harrison Ave., Carroll Ave., Beacon Hill Rd., Old Fort Rd., Hammersmith Rd., Ridge Rd., Castle Hill
Ave., and Ocean Ave.