i did this with calgary waterworks for two seasons. what they do is isolate a stretch of main and then open a hydrand up to get flow moving. what this does is gets the water flowing (more flow than if everyhouse on your block ran a bath at the same time) Thus the water will "FLUSH" any Rust gravel ETC out the open end. also this will bring newer water into your area increasing Chlorine and other added chems. the water color will only change according to the condition of the water main in the area. Red for rust ETC. i have also seen nothing but mud come out..
IMPORTANT !!!!!!!!!!!
If they are flushing in you immediate area i would rcomend not runnung amy water at all untill they are finished (you will draw debris and such up into your house line). in calgary we couldnt stop flushing until the turbiditty was low enough and the chlorine was high enough. cant remember exact values.
After the flush is done i would open 2 bath tub valves or a tub and a shower, or numerous taps for about 15 min to 30 min.to ensure you have no dibris stuck at your service valve at the main on the street.
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