A notice for Jefferson residents that the water department will be flushing water lines next week.

Starting Tuesday, the water department will be flushing water mains from Perry and Wall streets north to Highway 30, and from McKinley Street south to Adams Street from 8am to 11:45am. Then from 1 to 4pm, water mains from Washington Street south to Lincoln Way and along East Lincoln Way will be flushed. Finally during the overnight hours from 10pm to 2am, residents along Washington Street south to Harrison Street will have their water mains flushed.

Due to a required safety training conference on Wednesday, the next set of water mains will be done on Thursday, October 18th. From 8am to 11:45am water mains from Harrison Street south to Brackett Street, Monroe Street south to Garfield Street, Park Street south to Edgewood and Park Street south to Russell Street will all be flushed. Then from 1 to 4pm, Lincoln Way south to Westwood, Park Avenue south to Greenewood and Russell Street south to Ram Drive will have their water mains flushed.

Water Superintendent Tom Schilling reminds residents that when water mains are being flushed, you might experience brown discoloration.  The water is safe to drink and by running it longer, the color may fade. The discoloration is due to the iron on the bottom of the water lines.

He also suggests that you do not do laundry when your area’s water lines are being flushed.  The iron may stain white clothing. If you do laundry and notice a brown stain on white clothing, you need to contact City Hall before drying them for a special resolvent to remove the stain.

Residents may also experience low water pressure when their lines are being flushed.

Anyone with questions can call Jefferson City Hall at 386-3111 or the water department at 386-2611.