Newark's annual water main flushing begins next week

City crews will begin the annual water main flushing next week.

The work will be conducted overnight between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Residents may experience temporary fluctuations in water pressure and changes in water clarity.

Officials recommend postponing laundering, dishwashing and showering during those hours.

Water main flushing is necessary to test the hydrants to ensure adequate flow and pressure is available, city officials said. The flushing also removes sediment from the pipes to help ensure optimum water clarity and quality.

If water is discolored, wait approximately 30 minutes for the flushing crew to move out of the area, then run cold water in a bathtub or basin sink until the water is clear.

If laundry becomes stained, residents should keep the clothes wet and rewash with “Rust Rover” powder. Rust Rover packets are available at city hall.

The schedule is as follows:

Aug. 5 to 9Area of Paper Mill Road, Main Street and Capitol Trail, including Chapel Hill, Cleveland Avenue, Creek Bend, Fountainview, George Read Village, Jenney’s Run, Lumbrook, Stafford, Windy Hills, Main Street, Middle Run Meadow, Nonantum Mills, Ridgewood Glen, The Hunt at Louviers, Woods at Louviers, White Chapel and Wyncliff.

Area of Christianstead, Evergreen, Fairfield, Fairfield Crest, Nottingham Green, Nottingham Manor, Oaklands, Philips Mill, Woodmere, West Branch and Stone Spring.

Area bounded by Kirkwood Highway, Possum Park Road, and Ogletown Road, including Stafford, Windy Hills, Delaplane Manor, Roseville Park, Red Mill Farms, Trout Stream, and Sycamore Gardens.

Aug. 12 to 16Area bounded by Main Street, South Chapel Street, CSX tracks, Apple Road, Beverly Road and South Main Street, including Academy Street, Amstel Avenue, Dallas Avenue, South College Avenue, Grantham Place, Indian Road, Kells Avenue, Kent Way, Manns Avenue, Manuel Street, Lovett Avenue, Orchard Road, Park Place, Phillips Avenue, Ritter Lane, Sunset Road, Townsend Road, Winslow Road, Wollaston Avenue and Wyoming Road.

Area west of Apple Road, south of Nottingham Green, and west of Casho Mill Road, including Abbotsford, Barksdale Estates, Binns, Briar Creek, Cherry Hill, Country Hills, Country Place, Devon, Elan, Madison Drive, Timbercreek, and Williamsburg Village.

Area around Chestnut Hill Road, including Arbour Park, Bellevue Road, Cannon’s Gate, Cobblefield, Silverbrook, South Chapel Street, South College Avenue, Welsh Tract Road, Yorkshire and Yorkshire Woods II.