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Plymouth's
west water tower slated for cleaning, inspection today
South Bend
Tribune - 9/11
PLYMOUTH -- One
of Plymouth's two water towers is scheduled for inspection and
cleaning beginning next Monday.
Chris Johnsen,
water superintendent, said the city has contracted with Phoenix
Tank, Indianapolis, to perform the work.
"If all goes
well, the tower should be back in service on Friday (Sept.
20)," Johnsen said.
The water tower
located in the industrial park on Plymouth's west side will be
drained so Phoenix Tank workers can go inside. Johnsen said
they'll clean the interior, removing any sediment build up, and
check to make sure the interior paint which protects the steel
structure from the water is still intact.
The reason
Johnsen wants the public to know about the cleaning is because
there is a possibility that some businesses and residents served
by the west tower could experience a brief period of brown and
rusty water after the lunch hour Friday.
Johnsen explained
that while the west tower is out of service, customers will be
served by the north tower located near Centennial Park.
"Just the
changing of the direction of the water" can cause any
sediment in the water mains to get loose, Johnsen explained.
"It should
stabilize by the time most people get home from work,"
Johnsen said. "There also could be some pressure
fluctuations."
Johnsen said that
if residents experience brown and rusty water coming from their
faucets, they should run cold water for 15 to 20 minutes to
eliminate the problem.
"That should
clear it up," he said, "but if it doesn't, people can
call us at 936-3090."
Once the
inspection of the tower is complete, and any required work is
performed, it must be disinfected and cleared of any harmful
bacteria, Johnsen said. The city alternates the cleaning of the
towers each year to ensure safe drinking water, he said.
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