Why city crews flush water lines

  • CITY FLUSHES The City of Post flushing water lines is an important part of waterline maintenance. It helps clear rust and sediment, reduces pressure for repairs, and follows TCEQ maintenance schedules all to keep your water safe for drinking. | PAULA JACKSON PHOTO
    CITY FLUSHES The City of Post flushing water lines is an important part of waterline maintenance. It helps clear rust and sediment, reduces pressure for repairs, and follows TCEQ maintenance schedules all to keep your water safe for drinking. | PAULA JACKSON PHOTO
    There are several reasons city crews might flush water lines around town: Maintaining water quality: When water usage is low, fresh water with higher chlorine levels doesn’t flow through the system as quickly. To ensure safe drinking water, crews flush the lines to bring fresh water through and maintain proper chlorine levels.Clearing rust and sediment. ...

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