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Fire flow tests Thursday could lead to water discoloration

by | May 18, 2021 | News

Required fire flow tests at the liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant on Wilson Street have been scheduled for Thursday. Water and Sewer Department manager Eric Carty cautions that the tests could cause some water discoloration throughout the day. While the discoloration eventually will dissipate, residents are being advised to run the cold water to flush the internal pipes.

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