City of Morganton issued the following announcement on Jul. 23.
The City of Morganton will begin flow testing fire hydrants on August 1. The flow testing will last for approximately 10 days.
The flow testing requires a large quantity of water and may disturb sediment that has settled in the City’s water lines. Residents and business owners who notice a discoloration in their water supply should allow an outdoor faucet to run until the water becomes clear again.
Flow testing will occur in the following areas beginning August 1:
- Day 1: East McDowell Street & Valdese Avenue
- Day 2: Center Street & Vinearden Road
- Day 3: Kirksey Drive & Amherst Road
- Day 4: Hogan Street & East Fleming Drive
- Day 5: East Union Street & Burke Drive
- Day 6: Bethel Road, Knollwood Drive & Inglewood Drive
- Day 7: Bethel Road, Woodlawn Drive & Willowbrook Drive
- Day 8: South Sterling Street & East Parker Road
- Day 9: Bethel Road & Stonebridge Drive
- Day 10: East Fleming Drive, Dugout Circle & Sequoyah Circle
Original source can be found here.
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