Why should I be aware of my scheduled flushing day?

The primary precautions that should be taken during Board of Public Utilities (BPU) water main flushing are to:

  • Check for discolored water before doing laundry.
  • Try to avoid pulling discolored water into your hot water tank. 

If discolored water were to stain your clothes while doing laundry or be pulled into your hot water tank, please see Questions 5 and 6, respectively.

You may also want to check for discolored water before using water for cooking or drinking; we suggest that you store some water a day or so ahead of time so that you have some available for cooking and drinking during your scheduled flushing day. Though discolored water is displeasing to see, please remember that it is safe to drink and to use if needed.

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1. When will I see discolored water or will I only see discolored water on my scheduled flushing day?
2. Why should I be aware of my scheduled flushing day?
3. How can I check for discolored water in my home?
4. Is it safe to use and flush my toilet on my scheduled flushing day?
5. What if I did laundry and the discolored water stained my clothes?
6. What if I pulled discolored water into my hot water tank?
7. Is discolored water safe?
8. What if I do not want to drink or cook using discolored water, even if it is safe?
9. Why does the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) flush their water mains?
10. Why does the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) flush during the daytime?
11. My area was just flushed and I am experiencing low pressure or volume from my faucet, why?