From the Broomfield Enterprise:
Broomfield Public Works Utility Services on Monday began flushing the city`s water system. Flushing operations are expected to take four weeks. The procedure is necessary to help maintain the water quality in the distribution system. It is performed by systematically opening fire hydrants throughout the city, according to the Utilities Web site. “Flushing requires a large amount of water to create a scouring effect on the inside of the pipes to remove the sediment in which bacteria may form. The process improves the taste and odor qualities of the water and helps maintain chlorine residual in the system,” the Web site states.
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