The Painesville Water Division conducts routine hydrant flushing to maintain the quality and reliability of the water system.

This process helps remove naturally occurring sediment, such as rust and minerals, from water mains.


What to expect

During flushing:

  • Water may appear discolored (brown or cloudy)
  • Pressure may temporarily fluctuate
  • Discoloration is temporary and typically clears quickly

Important:
The water remains safe to drink during hydrant flushing.

 

What you should do

  • Avoid using water while flushing is actively occurring in your area, if possible
  • If water becomes discolored:
    • Run cold water for several minutes until it clears
    • Avoid doing laundry until water runs clear

Signs will be posted in areas where flushing is taking place.

 

Schedule

Hydrant flushing is completed in scheduled sections of the city. When crews are working in your area, flushing will take place Monday through Friday (no weekend work).

 

 

 

  • Section 1 - Grand River Village - north of Abels Avenue (dark pink on map)
  • Section 2 - Grand River Village/Painesville Township - north of SR 2 and east of the Grand River (orange on map)
  • Section 3 - Painesville City - north of Sanford Street and Storrs Street (yellow on map)
  • Section 4 - Painesville City/Painesville Township - north of Jackson Street and west of Richmond Street to Newell Street (light green on map)
  • Section 5 - Painesville City - north of Mentor Avenue and west of Newell Street to the railroad tracks, which includes Encore Estates and Heisley Park area (teal on map)
  • Section 6 - Painesville City - west of Richmond Street, north of Mentor Ave and both sides of E Erie Street to the Painesville Township line (indigo on map)
  • Section 7 - Painesville City - north of E Walnut Avenue, west of S State Street, south of Mentor Avenue and the north and south side street of Main Street to the township line (purple on map)
  • Section 8 - Painesville City/Painesville Township/Concord Township - west of Bank Street, east of Chestnut Avenue, south of Walnut Street and north of Johnnycake Road (brown on map)
  • Section 9 - Painesville Township/Concord Township - Painesville Warren Road and side streets, west of Auburn Road, and south on Ravenna Road to Prouty Road (pink on map)
  • Section 10 - Concord Township - south of Johnnycake Ridge Road, north of I-90 and west of Auburn Road (red on map)
  • Section 11 - Concord Township - south of Johnnycake Ridge Road, north of Girdled Road, west of Painesville Ravenna Road and east of Morley Road (orange on map)
  • Section 12 - Concord Township - Concord Hambden Road east of Painesville Ravenna Road and the side streets to Winchell Road (light orange on map)
  • Section 13 - Concord Township - Concord Hambden Road west of Painesville Ravenna Road and the side streets to Auburn Road (yellow on map)
  • Section 14 - Concord Township - west of Hermitage Road, south of Interstate 90 and east of Hermitage Road (green on map)
  • Section 15 - Concord Township - Mount Royal Subdivision and Hermitage Road south to Girdled Road (teal on map)
  • Section 16 - Concord Township - north of Colburn Road, east of OH-44, west of Painesville Ravenna Road and south of Quail Hollow (dark blue on map)
  • Section 17 - Concord Township - north of Winchell Road, east of Painesville Ravenna Road, west of Concord Hambden Road and south of Old Stone Court (purple on map)

     

     

    Questions?

     

    For more information, contact the Water Distribution Office at (440) 392-2975.