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Aiken schedules unidirectional flushing of downtown water mains starting July 7; expect temporary low pressure and discoloration
Summary
City staff and contractors briefed council on a unidirectional flushing program intended to scour sediment from mains; work will run in four zones beginning July 7 and public outreach will include door hangers, signs and app updates.
City staff and contractor representatives told the Aiken City Council on June 23 that the utility will begin a unidirectional flushing (UDF) program on July 7 to improve water quality in the downtown distribution system.
Unidirectional flushing uses valve closures to direct higher‑velocity flows down selected mains and out hydrants to scour mineral deposits and sediment. The city and contractor HydroMax USA will run 75 flushing sequences in four zones; officials estimated zone 1–2 will take three to four days, zone 3 about…
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