ATTENTION FUNKSTOWN WATER CUSTOMERS:
Please read the City of Hagerstown’s press release as this could affect Funkstown customers. Any additional problems that might occur, the Town of Funkstown after hours number is 301-992-0581.
Second Attempt at Water Main Repair Scheduled for Friday-Saturday
Some customers should prepare for service impacts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
In order to make a repair to the 24-inch water transmission main on Bottom Road in Williamsport, the City of Hagerstown Water Division will be shutting down the R. C. Willson Water Treatment Plant (WTP) effective late Friday night, May 12, to enable crews to close valves and drain the transmission main so they can perform the work necessary to fix an existing leak.
Customers in Zone 1, which straddles Halfway Boulevard east of Wesel Boulevard, and those who are in higher elevations and closest to the plant “should prepare to be impacted,” with reduced water pressure or an interruption of service, , should prepare to be impacted. They are likely to experience a reduction in water pressure or an interruption in service. Bottling water and filling bathtubs is suggested in advance, and water conservation is highly recommended during the WTP shutdown—which is expected to last for about 8 hours.
As a result of the shutdown and repair work, some customers may detect discoloration in their water supply. The issue is typically temporary, and can be remedied by allowing the cold water (and cold water only) to run until the water clears. Customers who encounter problems should call the Water Distribution office at 301-739-8577, extensions 680 and 690, during normal working hours. After hours, customers should call 301-223-7424.