03/18/2026
Coming Soon!!
Waterline flushing schedule for Ocean Pines and surrounding area water systems
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The following is a press release from Worcester County:
(March 18, 2026) The Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works will begin its semi-annual program for flushing waterlines in the Ocean Pines Service Area next month.
Flushing will take place between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. from April 13 - 29. Dates are subject to change.
The proposed schedule is as follows:
- Section 3: Start date 4/13/26
- Section 7: Start date 4/13/26
- Section 6: Start date 4/14/26
- Section 8: Start date 4/14/26
- Section 2: Start date 4/15/26
- Section 5: Start date 4/15/26
- Section 1: Start date 4/15/26
- Section 4: Start date 4/16/26
- Section 19: Start date 4/16/26
- Section 18: Start date 4/17/26
- Section 12: Start date 4/17/26
- Section 13: Start date 4/20/26
- Section 14A: Start date 4/20/26
- Section 14B: Start date 4/21/26
- Section 14C: Start date 4/21/26
- Section 14D: Start date 4/22/26
- Section 9: Start date 4/23/26
- Section 11: Start date 4/23/26
- Section 16: Start date 4/24/26
- Section 10A: Start date 4/24/26
- Section 10: Start date 4/27/26
- Section 15A: Start date 4/28/26
- Section 15B: Start date 4/28/26
- Section 17: Start date 4/29/26
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.