Hydrant flushing in Gouverneur on May 5, 6

The following is a public service announcement from the Village of Gouverneur:

The Village of Gouverneur, Department of Public Works, wishes to inform residents that hydrant flushing will be done during the day, from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm Wednesday May 5, 2021 and then again from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm on Thursday May 6, 2021.

Residents may notice a loss of water pressure and a slight discoloration of the water. While the water is safe to drink, residents are encouraged to hold off on doing white laundry.

“Thank you for your cooperation and we are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause,” DPW Supt. TJ Simmons said. “If you have any further questions, you can contact the Department of Public Works at 287-0110.”