Aquarion Water Company today announced a water main cleaning project along certain streets in the company’s Darien system.
The project is scheduled to take place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night from Sunday, April 28, through Friday, May 3, the utility announced on Wednesday.
Image from Aquarion website
List of streets affected in Aquarion’s April/May water main cleaning project (first part of the list — for the rest, see below)
— an announcement from Aquarion Water Company
The six-day project will “ensure customers in the Darien area continue to receive the highest quality water,” the utility said.
Store Drinking, Cooking Water Beforehand, Don’t Wash Clothes if Water is Discolored
During the flushing of the system, customers may notice temporary low pressure or discoloration in their water.
This discoloration results from the temporary disturbance of the water flow, which stirs up naturally occurring minerals that settle in water mains.
Aquarion recommends that you:
• Store water in your refrigerators for drinking and cooking.
• Refrain from washing laundry — if your water is discolored.
• Before resuming use, you should run your cold-water faucets until the water appears clear.
Get Questions Answered, Alerts on the Project from Aquarion
Aquarion encourages customers to visit www.aquarionwater.com/alerts to sign up for automated alerts and to get the latest information on the project.
Second and final part of the list of streets where Aquarion will clean water mains in late April and early May
Customers with questions should contact Aquarion’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-732-9678 or cs@aquarionwater.com.
These Streets Affected
The cleaning project will be along only these streets:
Barringer Road, Bouton Lane, Briar Brae Road, Camp Avenue, Country Club Road, Edgerton Street, Greenwood Avenue, Heather Land, Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Hoyt Street, Kensett Lane, Kerry Lane, Leeds Lane, Leeuwarden Road, Lynn Court, Middlesex Road, Miller Road, Noroton Avenue, Old Oak Road, Peterick Lane, Pine Street, Ridgeview Avenue, Spring Grove Street, Stephanie Lane and Wakemore Street.
Photo from 2019 Water Quality Report - Darien system
If your street’s water main is being cleaned, Aquarion recommends you store water for drinking and cooking until the project is over and your water is clear.