The La Crosse Water Utility will be starting its spring water system flushing program on Sunday, April 20th.

Please note that flushing will be conducted during the overnight hours, Sunday through Thursday, between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Generally, flushing will end at about 5:30 AM to allow the water system to settle before daytime water use increases.

This notice is to inform our customers that this flushing activity causes decreases in pressure, may cause short-term discoloration in the water affecting laundry operations, and may affect automatic flushing units and pressure sensitive equipment.

Short-duration hydrant and crew noise, street flooding, and flashing vehicle safety lights can also be expected from flushing activities.

SOUTH LA CROSSE
WATER SYSTEM FLUSHING

Starting at about 10:00 PM on Sunday evening, April 20, 2008, the La Crosse Water Utility will be flushing watermains and fire hydrants in the area from the La Crosse River marsh south to King Street, and from 7th Street to the City's east side, although adjacent areas may also be affected by the flushing.

Following completion of this initial area, flushing will continue to the south until all hydrants in south La Crosse have been flushed.