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2026 Fall Hydrant Flushing Schedule

Pine Bush Water District - Fall Hydrant Flushing Schedule

We will be flushing fire hydrants 10/06/26 - 10/08/26

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Water may be discolored.

We recommend washing clothes after 5:30pm

after running water until it runs clear.

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  • 2024 Fall Water Flushing Schedule

    Water Main Flushing Program

    The 2024 Water Main Flushing Program began on November 11,2024

    November 11, Main well to Main Street, includes Holland to EJR, Kelly, Borden and Cameron

    November 12, Main well to Black hawk Road, Boniface, to Route 52(McDonalds) includes Ted, and Hannaford.

    November 13, Route 302 to Route 52i includes High School, Crispell, Edmunds and Main Street

    November 14, Maple Ave., New St., Center, Charles, Prospect, Railroad.

    November 15, Depot, Hueg Place

    November 18, North St., Orchard, Van Kuren, Shawangunk, Finneran, James, Kericle

    November 19, Greising, Marten, Arthur, Gross, Hardenburgh    

    Please contact Water Department at 744-2515 with any questions or comments about 2019 flushing program.

    More Information About Flushing

    During the flushing season, most crews work between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday,

    What is the Water Main (Hydrant) Flushing Program?

    To improve water quality and minimize discoloration, water mains are comprehensively flushed by a technique known as Conventional flushing. The procedure is performed in warm-weather months and involves the systematic opening and closing of hydrants, one section of main at a time, to force the water through the pipes at high velocity, removing accumulated mineral sediment until the water is clear. The operation can take from a few minutes to over an hour, although most last about 30 minutes.

    How Will Flushing Affect Water Service?

    When flushing crews are working close to your residence or business, you may experience periods of very low pressure or even a complete stoppage of service. Flushing operations may also lead to discolored water, which can be drawn into homes and businesses if the water is being used during or immediately following the flushing. Such events should affect customers for a few hours at most. The discoloration is caused by iron (red color) or manganese (black color) particles being dislodged from the water main which can stain porcelain and laundry. If discoloration occurs, open the cold tap nearest the water meter—usually a basement sink—to full flow until the water runs clear. In some situations, this may take 5 to 10 minutes. It is also advised that you make sure your water is clear before doing laundry or other projects for which discolored water could cause problems.

    A precise schedule of flushing operations is difficult to determine more than a day or two in advance. If you wish to be notified before work will be done in your area, please call Water Department at 744-2515

    We ask for your patience and understanding during this critical main cleaning process.

  • 2025 Fall Water Main Flushing

    Water Main Flushing Program

    The 2025 Water Main Flushing Program began on October 27 to November 5, 2025

     Flushing will start on October 27, 2025, this year we are issuing town wide notice. We found out in previous years flushing effected different areas of the town. We will be moving to different areas until November 5,2025.

    Please contact Water Department at 744-2515 with any questions or comments about 2025 flushing program.

    More Information About Flushing

    During the flushing season, most crews work between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday,

    What is the Water Main (Hydrant) Flushing Program?

    To improve water quality and minimize discoloration, water mains are comprehensively flushed by a technique known as Conventional flushing. The procedure is performed in warm-weather months and involves the systematic opening and closing of hydrants, one section of main at a time, to force the water through the pipes at high velocity, removing accumulated mineral sediment until the water is clear. The operation can take from a few minutes to over an hour, although most last about 30 minutes.

    How Will Flushing Affect Water Service?

    When flushing crews are working close to your residence or business, you may experience periods of very low pressure or even a complete stoppage of service. Flushing operations may also lead to discolored water, which can be drawn into homes and businesses if the water is being used during or immediately following the flushing. Such events should affect customers for a few hours at most. The discoloration is caused by iron (red color) or manganese (black color) particles being dislodged from the water main which can stain porcelain and laundry. If discoloration occurs, open the cold tap nearest the water meter—usually a basement sink—to full flow until the water runs clear. In some situations, this may take 5 to 10 minutes. It is also advised that you make sure your water is clear before doing laundry or other projects for which discolored water could cause problems.

    A precise schedule of flushing operations is difficult to determine more than a day or two in advance. If you wish to be notified before work will be done in your area, please call Water Department at 744-2515

    We ask for your patience and understanding during this critical main cleaning process.

  • Water Main Flushing Schedule

    The Water Main Flushing Program that was set to begin today will start tomorrow instead due to the severe weather we've had. The whole schedule is set back a day.

     

    We ask for your patience and understanding during this critical main cleaning process. Please call 744-2515 with any questions or concerns.

     

  • Water Main Flushing Program Pine Bush Water

    Water Main Flushing Program Pine Bush Water

    The 2021 Water Main Flushing Program: 

    Night Time flushing 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. Day Time flushing 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

    October 25th (NIGHT TIME) Main well, Holland, EJR, Kelly, Borden, Cameron, Church, Edmunds, Ribbecke

    October 26th (NIGHT TIME) High School, Crispell, Black hawk, Stock Market, Boniface

    October 27th (NIGHT TIME) Boniface, Ted, Hannford, McDonalds to Route 52

    October 28th (DAY TIME) Maple, Charles, Prospect, New, Center

    October 28th (NIGHT TIME) True Value Plaza, Rt 52, Hueg, Depot, Railroad, North

    October 29th (DAY TIME) Orchard, Shawangunk, Van Keuren, Finneran, Kerilee, Greising, Martin, Arthur, Gross, Hardenburg   

    Please contact Water Department at 744-2515 with any questions about 2021 flushing program.

    More Information about Flushing

    During the flushing program, most crews work between 9:00 am to 3:00 pm., and 9:00 pm to 2:00 am Monday through Friday.

     

    What is the Water Main (Hydrant) Flushing Program?

    To improve water quality and minimize discoloration, water mains are comprehensively flushed by a technique known as Conventional flushing. The procedure is performed in warm-weather months and involves the systematic opening and closing of hydrants, one section of main at a time, to force the water through the pipes at high velocity, removing accumulated mineral sediment until the water is clear. The operation can take from a few minutes to over an hour, although most last about 30 minutes.

    How Will Flushing Affect Water Service?

    When flushing crews are working close to your residence or business, you may experience periods of very low pressure or even a complete stoppage of service. Flushing operations may also lead to discolored water, which can be drawn into homes and businesses if the water is being used during or immediately following the flushing. Such events should affect customers for a few hours at most. The discoloration is caused by iron (red color) or manganese (black color) particles being dislodged from the water main which can stain porcelain and laundry. If discoloration occurs, open the cold tap nearest the water meter—usually a basement sink—to full flow until the water runs clear. In some situations, this may take 5 to 10 minutes. It is also advised that you make sure your water is clear before doing laundry or other projects for which discolored water could cause problems.

    A precise schedule of flushing operations is difficult to determine more than a day or two in advance. We ask for your patience and understanding during this critical main cleaning process.

     

     

  • Water Main Flushing Program

    Water Main Flushing Program

    The 2020 Water Main Flushing Program began on Monday, April 27, 2020 (all flushing is daytime unless otherwise noted):

    April 27th (Night Time) Main well to Main Street, includes Holland to EJR, Kelly, Borden and Cameron

    April 28th (Night Time) Main well to Black hawk Road, Boniface, to Route 52(McDonalds) includes Ted, and Hannaford.

    April 29th  (Night Time) Route 302 to Route 52 includes High School, Crispell, Edmunds and Main Street

    April 30th (Day Time) Maple Ave., New St., Center, Charles, Prospect, Railroad.

    May 1st (Day Time) Depot, Hueg Place

    May 4th  (Day Time) North St., Orchard, Van Kuren, Shawangunk, Finneran, James, Kericle

    May 5th  (Day Time) Greising, Marten, Arthur, Gross, Hardenburgh    

    Please contact Water Department at 744-2515 with any questions or comments about 2020 flushing program.

    More Information about Flushing

    During the flushing season, most crews work between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with one crew working at night from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., primarily in the business area.

    What is the Water Main (Hydrant) Flushing Program?

    To improve water quality and minimize discoloration, water mains are comprehensively flushed by a technique known as Conventional flushing. The procedure is performed in warm-weather months and involves the systematic opening and closing of hydrants, one section of main at a time, to force the water through the pipes at high velocity, removing accumulated mineral sediment until the water is clear. The operation can take from a few minutes to over an hour, although most last about 30 minutes.

    How Will Flushing Affect Water Service?

    When flushing crews are working close to your residence or business, you may experience periods of very low pressure or even a complete stoppage of service. Flushing operations may also lead to discolored water, which can be drawn into homes and businesses if the water is being used during or immediately following the flushing. Such events should affect customers for a few hours at most. The discoloration is caused by iron (red color) or manganese (black color) particles being dislodged from the water main which can stain porcelain and laundry. If discoloration occurs, open the cold tap nearest the water meter—usually a basement sink—to full flow until the water runs clear. In some situations this may take 5 to 10 minutes. It is also advised that you make sure your water is clear before doing laundry or other projects for which discolored water could cause problems.

    A precise schedule of flushing operations is difficult to determine more than a day or two in advance. If you wish to be notified before work will be done in your area, please call Water Department at 744-2515

    We ask for your patience and understanding during this critical main cleaning process.

  • 2022 October Water Main Flushing

    Water Main Flushing Program

    The 2022 Water Main Flushing Program:

    Time flushing 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

    October 24 – Holland, Kelly, Borden, and Church Street

    October 25 – Edmunds, Cameron St, Boniface Dr., Blackhawk, and Ted

    October 26 – Ted and all of Route 52

    October 27 – Maple, Charles, Prospect, New and Center

    October 28 – Hueg, Depot, Railroad and North St    

    October 31 – Orchard, Shawangunk, Van Keuren, Finneran, Kerilee, Greising, Martin, Arthur, Gross, and Hardenburg

    Please contact Water Department at 744-2515 with any questions or comments about 2022 flushing program.

    More Information about Flushing

    During the flushing program, most crews work between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

    What is the Water Main (Hydrant) Flushing Program?

    To improve water quality and minimize discoloration, water mains are comprehensively flushed by a technique known as Conventional flushing. The procedure is performed in warm-weather months and involves the systematic opening and closing of hydrants, one section of main at a time, to force the water through the pipes at high velocity, removing accumulated mineral sediment until the water is clear. The operation can take from a few minutes to over an hour, although most last about 30 minutes.

    How Will Flushing Affect Water Service?

    When flushing crews are working close to your residence or business, you may experience periods of very low pressure or even a complete stoppage of service. Flushing operations may also lead to discolored water, which can be drawn into homes and businesses if the water is being used during or immediately following the flushing. Such events should affect customers for a few hours at most. The discoloration is caused by iron (red color) or manganese (black color) particles being dislodged from the water main which can stain porcelain and laundry. If discoloration occurs, open the cold tap nearest the water meter—usually a basement sink—to full flow until the water runs clear. In some situations this may take 5 to 10 minutes. It is also advised that you make sure your water is clear before doing laundry or other projects for which discolored water could cause problems.

    A precise schedule of flushing operations is difficult to determine more than a day or two in advance.  We ask for your patience and understanding during this critical main cleaning process.



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