Perry flushes water lines due to new treatment plant
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An upgrade to perry's water system is complete after 2 years.
Mayor randall walker says the upgrade is a brand new, state-of -the-art water treatment plant on tucker road.
41nbc jatrissa wooten has more on what's happening at the facility that may cause residents to experience discolored water.
Perry developed a water treatment plant that can distribute 2 million gallons of water per day.
Project manager, travis falcione--with the constant growth and expansion to the city, says people will need water.
Sot: travis falcione (fal-cee-oh-nee) project manager, city of perry "east side of town.
This plant will be designated for..."
Currently, falcione says the east side of perry doesn't have water because the area is still developing.
But they want to be prepared for growth.
"they know what's coming in the future" mayor randall walker says the facility has been in the works for 5 years and construction started two years ago.
He says the mission is to get water to more people.
Walker says--because its a new facility--- the city will be flushing the water lines throughout the week during overnight hours.
"flow of the water is going to run to our highway 41 tank" the mayor says process may cause some water system issues for homes and businesses along perry parkway.
The length of those issues -- -8 to 12 hours long "there faucets can be stopped up.
Their screening can be stopped and the water wouldn't flow or they might get some discoloration."
If you do experience any of these problems. walker says drink bottled water.
Dont wash clothes until water is clear remove and clean faucet screens and "open up a faucet and let it run until its clear."
Walker says residents should have received a notification in the mail with tips on what to do if you experience water system issues c1 3 b13 during