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GUC To Perform Preventive Maintenance on Water Distribution System
May 9, 2010

To ensure that GUC customers continue to receive high quality water, on May 9th, Greenville Utilities will begin a preventive maintenance cleaning program on a portion of the water distribution system that includes all areas from Greenville Blvd. between Charles Blvd. to Hwy. 33 East to the end of GUC’s water distribution system.

The program involves opening fire hydrants and allowing them to flow freely for a short time. Over the course of the next several months, GUC plans to clean all 618 miles of the water distribution system.

“To minimize inconvenience to customers, cleaning will be conducted Sunday through Friday from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.,” said Randy Emory, GUC's Director of Water Resources. “Water service will not be interrupted; however, we advise customers to avoid using water (if possible) when their lines are being cleaned. Although there is no health risk, the cleaning process involves flushing the pipes with high velocities of water. As a result, water may be discolored for a short period of time. GUC advises customers to avoid washing clothes until the water is clear.”

If customers experience any air or discolored water in their water lines as a result of the preventive maintenance program, GUC recommends turning on the cold water faucet in the bathtub and running the water for 5 to 10 minutes.

Notices will be published in the Daily Reflector. Click here for current ad, with map) to identify areas scheduled to be cleaned. GUC will attempt to contact all businesses known to be open during 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. to advise them when cleaning will be done in their vicinity.

Customers may call GUC at 551-1551 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. or 551-1567 after hours for specific information on the preventive maintenance program.