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Flushing Schedule

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 2, 2008

FOR RELEASE: Immediately

CONTACTS: Joseph Magliocco  683-2090
                       William J. McGlinn 683-2090

NOTICE TO PORTSMOUTH WATER AND FIRE DISTRICT CUSTOMERS

The Portsmouth Water and Fire District will be flushing water mains from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. per the following schedule:

April 7 Willow Lane, West Shore Road, Bristol Ferry Road to Botelho Drive and side streets
April 8 Bristol Ferry Road from Botelho Drive to Bayview Avenue, Boyd’s Lane to East Main Road and side streets
April 9 Common Fence Point area
April 10 Child Street to Boyd’s Lane and side streets, including Viking Drive area
April 14 Island Park area
April 15 Hummocks Point area
April 16 Sprague Street, Freeborn Street, Turnpike Avenue and side streets to Aquidneck Place
April 17 Child Street to Immokolee Drive, Water Street and side streets

Discoloration of the water is expected during and after the flushing. Flushing in one area may create discolored water in other areas. Customers are advised to avoid washing clothes and those with hot water tanks are advised to avoid drawing hot water during the flushing hours and until any discoloration has cleared. It is expected that the water will clear by midday after the flushing. Customers may also experience low water pressure during the flushing.

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