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A WORD FROM PUBLIC WORKS <br />4 <br />Hydrant Flushing <br />Starting April 25th <br />(weather dependent) <br />As part of many other spring projects, the Public <br />Works Department will be flushing hydrants. It is <br />expected to take about two weeks to complete <br />all hydrants. Flushing purges rust and stagnant <br />water from the distribution system and iden- <br />tifies hydrants in need of maintenance. Some <br />residents may receive rust colored water that could <br />stain laundry. During this time, please check that <br />water coming into the house is clear and let the tap <br />water run, if necessary. <br />Prevent Stormwater Pollution <br />Report Illicit Discharges <br />An illicit discharge is an unlawful act of disposing, dumping, <br />spilling, emitting or other discharge of any substance other <br />than stormwater into the streets, gutters, ditches, and ponds <br />that make up our stormwater drainage system, or directly into <br />streams or lakes themselves. As a community member, you play <br />a large part in identifying and reducing illicit discharges in our <br />community. <br />What can you do about illicit discharges? <br />If you see anyone discharging <br />any material other than rain- <br />water in roadside ditches or <br />storm drains, please report it <br />to Public Works at 651-762- <br />6301. For potentially hazard- <br />ous materials and petroleum <br />spills, call 9-1-1 FIRST when <br />there is an immediate threat to <br />life or property. <br />Disposable Wipes <br />We need your help! Although many brands of disposable <br />wipes are labeled “flushable,” please do not flush them! <br />Disposable wipes cause major problems when flushed down <br />toilets. Because they don’t break down the way toilet paper <br />does, these wipes clog homeowner and municipal sewer <br />pipes, put stress on community wastewater collection <br />equipment, and cause cities to spend thousands <br />of dollars on premature <br />equipment repair and <br />replacement. <br />Your help in this matter is <br />greatly appreciated by your <br />Public Works Department!