Newport News-Times: Newport residents advised of fire flow test scheduled for Monday morning

Our thanks to Marlene Crites and Dan Wilson for this heads up!

Newport News-Times: Newport residents advised of fire flow test scheduled for Monday morning: "Newport residents advised of fire flow test scheduled for Monday morning


The Newport Fire Department will be performing 'fire flows' in the north part of the city at around 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 30.

The fire department is working in conjunction with a private contractor to perform the tests.

Newport residents who live north of 32nd Street are advised to not run any water, if possible, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the day of the tests. These water flows may cause low water pressure, discolored water or a short interruption of service. The city's public works department will be on site to flush water lines in the area, if necessary.
Residents in the central and southern parts of the city should not see any change in water service, according to city officials.

Anyone who experiences discolored water is advised to run only the cold water in a bathtub for around 20 minutes. If the water is still discolored, they should contact the public works department at 574-3366.

Residents are urged not to wash clothes while water is discolored. And, if possible, it is advisable to not do laundry for 48 hours after the Monday morning flow test. Those whose laundry becomes stained are advised to call the public works department."