10/16/2024
Ocean Piners Don’t Forget to FLUSH!!
Waterline flushing schedule for Ocean Pines and surrounding area water systems
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( Oct. 15, 2024 ) The Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works will begin its semi-annual program for flushing waterlines in the Ocean Pines Service Area between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The following proposed Fall 2024 dates for the flushing of the waterlines are subject to change.
October 16 – River Run
October 28 – Pennington Commons Area
October 31 – Bay Point Plantations
October 15 thru October 31 – Ocean Pines Sections 1-19 (For more information, see the sectional chart below or visit (https://www.co.worcester.md.us/sites/default/files/OP_Sections.pdf)
Section Start Date Section Start Date
3 10/15/2024 14B 10/23/2024
7 10/15/2024 14C 10/23/2024
6 10/16/2024 14D 10/24/2024
8 10/16/2024 9 10/25/2024
2 10/17/2024 11 10/25/2024
5 10/17/2024 16 10/28/2024
1 10/17/2024 10A 10/28/2024
4 10/18/2024 10 10/29/2024
19 10/18/2024 15A 10/30/2024
18 10/21/2024 15B 10/30/2024
12 10/21/2024 17 10/31/2024
13 10/22/2024
14A 10/22/2024
Routine flushing of the water system helps to reduce the frequency of discolored water. Public Works crews open and close the hydrants, flushing out the built-up iron deposits. Sometimes, this can lead to temporary increases in suspended iron, which should settle out within a few hours of the flushing.
Please be aware that, even on dates the water lines in your section are not being flushed, it is still possible to experience discolored water. If area residents notice that their water becomes cloudy during these times, please allow the water to run for a few minutes until it becomes clear. For more information, please call the Water and Wastewater Division at (410) 641-5251.