Hydrant Flushing Begins May 11, 2020

The North Park Public Water District will be flushing water mains and flow testing fire hydrants in Machesney Park beginning on Monday, May 11th and continuing for approximately the next 2 weeks.  Flushing and testing will be conducted between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday.

The following descriptions delineate the affected area:

1. West of Hwy 251 –Bordered on the north by Brentwood Road and on the south by Windsor Road
2. East of Hwy 251 –Bordered on north by Swanson Road and on the south by Windsor Road

The water may become discolored at times during flushing hours. However, the water remains safe to drink and there are no health concerns associated with flushing.

Customers are cautioned against doing laundry during flushing hours.  If you experience colored water, please run your water until it clears up and refrain from doing light-colored laundry in the meantime.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.  Please contact the District office at (815) 633-5461 if you have any questions.