Water flushing begins Feb. 25

The Stanford Water Department will flush the Stanford water distribution system starting Feb. 25 and ending April 6.

The Water Department will open fire hydrants to flush out sediment that has collected in the mains during the past year. This flushing program is a standard operating procedure for water departments.

Flushing the mains may cause some slight but temporary reduction in water pressure and possible water discoloration. However, water remains safe for drinking.

The department suggests users refrain from doing projects that may be affected by temporary sediments in the water while the water lines are being flushed in their particular area (see map).

The schedule for flushing follows:

Zone 1 (residential area -- south of Campus Drive East and Mayfield Avenue): starts Feb. 25 and ends Feb. 27; nightly from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Zone 2 (central campus and academic areas -- approximately within Campus Drive loop, additionally north to Sand Hill Road and between Bowdoin Street and Mayfield Avenue): starts March 3 and ends March 7; nightly from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Zone 3 (area east of Campus Drive East, north of Bowdoin Street and east of Serra Street boundary): starts April 5 and ends April 6; daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For additional information, call the Water Department at 723-1300 or Utilities at 725-7864, or visit www.stanford.edu/group/water.