Portsmouth plans water main flushing

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) - The Portsmouth Water and Fire District announced Friday that it is planning to flush the town's water mains next month.

Residents are being warned to watch for discolored water after the flushing.  They are also being advised to avoid washing clothes and drawing hot water from their water tanks until the discoloration has cleared.

Flushing will take place according to the following schedule:

• Oct. 16:
  • Willow Lane
  • Sprague Street
  • Bristol Ferry Road to Camara Drive
  • Mitchell Road and side streets
• Oct. 17:
  • Bristol Ferry Road from Cherokee Drive to Bayview Avenue
  • Boyd's Lane to East Main Road and side streets
  • East Main Road from Sprague Street
  • Child Street to Boyds Lane and side streets, including Viking Drive area
• Oct. 18:
  • Island Park and Hummocks Point areas
• Oct. 23:
  • Sprague Street to Freeborn Street, Turnpike Avenue and side streets
  • West Main Road from Statue Way to Sprague Street and side streets
• Oct. 24:
  • East Main Road from Child Street to Clements
  • Aquidneck Place and side streets to Sakonnet River
  • Common Fence Point
• Oct. 25:
  • Common Fence Point