City workers to flush fire hydrants throughout Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — City workers will be flushing fire hydrants throughout Woonsocket starting Tuesday night.

Hydrants in the following areas will be flushed between 9 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday:

• Clinton Street between Main Street and John A. Cummings Way
• Main Street between Social and Clinton streets
• Railroad Street between Main and Arnold streets
• Blackstone Street between North Main Street and River Street

Work will be done along the side streets surrounding those areas as well.

Residents may see lower than normal water pressure as well as discolored water during the maintenance. Anyone who experiences colored water should run cold water to clear the lines.

The city encouraged residents to store some clean water ahead of time to use while the flushing is underway.