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Home flushing recommendations when reconnecting water service
Home flushing recommendations when reconnecting water service
If you're having your water service restored, you need to flush your home's water pipes! Moving fresh water through your pipes flushes bacteria and metals from your plumbing.
If you’re having your water service restored, you need to flush your pipes for thirty minutes! This ensures you are drinking and cooking with water that has not been sitting stagnant in your pipes, potentially exposing you to bacteria, lead, copper, and other sediments. Most people are able to flush their home properly themselves by following some simple directions. Watch this video to learn how or visit us at Michigan.gov/MiLeadSafe to download a printable guidance document.