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DPW reports Paradise Cove backflow fix and schedules hydrant flushing
Summary
DPW Supervisor Ryan told the Village of Sand Lake council Paradise Cove will install a low‑flow backflow preventer to improve water pressure, and the annual hydrant flushing will run Sept. 15–19 with newsletter guidance for residents on brown water.
DPW Supervisor Ryan told the Village of Sand Lake council that Paradise Cove will install a low‑flow backflow preventer intended to prevent the low‑pressure episodes some residents have reported when occupancy is low. Ryan said the device should allow steadier water pressure for homes and guests at the development.
Ryan also announced the village’s annual hydrant flushing will take place Sept. 15–19, 2025. He warned that flushing can cause temporary brown or discolored water and referred residents to the village newsletter for instructions on what to do if they experience discoloration.
Why it matters: both items affect residents’ water service. The backflow device addresses localized pressure complaints at Paradise Cove; hydrant flushing is routine maintenance but can disrupt water clarity temporarily. The council did not take formal action on the Paradise Cove installation — Ryan presented the change as a DPW operational update — and staff will continue to monitor pressure after the device is installed.
Ryan urged residents to follow the newsletter guidance and to call DPW if brown water persists beyond flushing periods. No timetable for Paradise Cove’s installation was specified.
