Water main flushing scheduled in Mankato

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The City of Mankato will flush water mains starting Sunday, Sept. 21, through Friday, Sept. 26. from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.

The water main flushing will take place in sections over the six-day period.

View the online water flushing schedule and map to see when flushing occurs in your area.

The sections are:

Section 1: West Mankato, lower and upper and downtown area going north to Lime Street.

Section 2: Lime Street from North Riverfront Drive to North Seventh Street and everything north and west of city limits; West of Monks Avenue and Glenwood Avenue South‐Minnesota State University, Mankato area to Hiniker Mill Road.

Section 3: East of Monks Avenue and south of Hoffman Road, Prairie Winds development and Viking Terrace area 2.

Section 4: Hilltop area north of Glenwood Avenue to Highway 14 and north of Hoffman Road to Madison Avenue.

Section 5: Hilltop area east of Kennedy Street and north of Madison Avenue and Highway 14.

The city says water mains are routinely flushed to clean the distribution system. Residents should avoid or limit water usage during flushing operations, because although water is safe to drink, it may stain. Allow for at least an hour after daily flushing operations for water to clear.

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