OCEAN PINES–The Water and Wastewater Division of Worcester County Public Works will begin its semi-annual program for flushing waterlines in Ocean Pines, River Run, Pennington Commons and other areas of the county during October.
The purpose of this program is to remove any accumulated sediment from the lines and to ensure the hydrants are operational.
Below are the proposed dates for the flushing of the waterlines. These dates are subject to change.

OCEAN PINES:
Week of Oct. 6 – Sections 2, 3, 7, River Run and Showell Elementary
Week of Oct. 13 – Sections 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, and Harbor Village
Week of Oct. 20 – Sections 12, 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d, and Mumfords Landing 
Week of Oct. 27 – Sections 9, 11, 13, Village Square, Manklin Creek area, Pennington Commons, and Cathell Road Extension
Week of Nov. 3 – Sections 10, 15a, 15b, 16, 17 and Bay Point Plantation

OTHER AREAS:
Week of Oct. 13 – Bayside at Ocean City and Lewis Road
Week of Oct. 20 – Mystic Harbour, Oyster Harbor, Whispering Woods, Deer Point and Ocean Reef
Week of Oct. 27 – Riddle Farm

Be aware that even on dates the waterlines in your section are not being flushed, it is still possible to experience discolored water. If area residents notice that their water becomes cloudy during these times, allow the water to run for a few minutes until it becomes clear.
For more information, call the Water and Wastewater Division at 410-641-5251.