PRESS RELEASE

MERRIMACK VILLAGE DISTRICT
2 GREENS POND RD
MERRIMACK, NH 03054
DATE OF ISSUANCE May 7, 2008
CONTACT:

JILL LAVOIE
424-9241 x103

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MERRIMACK VILLAGE DISTRICT FLUSHING

The Merrimack Village District will be flushing mainlines and hydrants in the following areas beginning Monday, May 12, 2008 through Friday, May 16, 2008:

Columbia Circle Island Drive
DW Highway North to Baboosic Lake Jennifer Drive
DW Highway South to the State Garage Loop Road
East Chamberlain Oak Street
East Ridge Condos Railroad Avenue
Greeley Street Oak Street
Griffin Street Sentry Way
Herrick Street Whitney Street
Hillcrest Drive Wright Avenue

Hoyt Street

  

Streets in the vicinity of the above mentioned areas may also be affected.

Flushing will occur between the hours of 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Flushing is done to maintain water quality throughout our distribution system. This program involves opening flushing valves to create increased water flows, which dislodge and clean out naturally occurring sedimentation in the pipelines. It may cause minor flooding of streets and slight discoloration of water and/or a short period of low pressure. Areas surrounding these streets may also experience water discoloration. The Merrimack Village District would like to reassure customers that the water is safe to drink and any discoloration should clear up in 2 – 3 hours.

Residential customers with special water needs for medical reasons are urged to call the District office at 424-9241
X 100 so they can be notified in advance of flushing in their area.