The Utility Field Services Division (FSD) for Valparaiso City Services (VCS) will resume the scheduled maintenance program for unidirectional flushing of water mains on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025. The flushing was temporarily suspended during the summer months and will be completed this fall. Unidirectional flushing is an important maintenance practice to improve overall water quality and sustain the integrity of the water distribution system.
This maintenance will be performed across the south side of Valparaiso, with Glendale Boulevard/Evans Avenue/Harrison Boulevard as approximate boundary lines. Flushing operations will occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm, with a few locations being completed during overnight hours. FSD staff will notify customers of overnight flushing operations as needed. The remaining portion of the maintenance program will take approximately 4 weeks to complete.
VCS regrets any inconvenience the flushing program may cause. However, the City and its customers benefit from the maintenance of water quality and fire protection capability.
If your home or business is located in the south side maintenance area:
- In the event you experience discolored water during flushing operations, please run cold water in the bathtub for five to 10 minutes.
- If the problem persists, or for other questions about unidirectional flushing, please call Customer Service at (219) 462-6174 (menu option 4).
