PRESS RELEASE

MERRIMACK VILLAGE DISTRICT
2 GREENS POND RD
MERRIMACK, NH 03054
DATE OF ISSUANCE April 29, 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 5, 2008 through Friday, May 9, 2008:

Acacia Street Heidi Lane Sarah Drive
Amherst Road Iris Drive Scotch Pine Lane
Berry Lane Jade Road Sharon Avenue
Bigwood Drive JoEllen Drive Stevens Avenue
Bon Lane Laurel Street Summit Road area
Bryce Drive Merrill Road Sunrise Drive
Cota Road Newton Street Sycamore Lane
Craig Drive Northwood Drive Wallace Drive
Cross Street Oxford Street Watkins Road
Davidson Avenue Park Avenue West Chamberlain Road
Den Avenue Penrose Lane Whitewood Lane
Eden Street Piedmont Avenue Wintergreen Drive
Erla Road Riverside Drive  
Forsythia Lane Rutherford 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.