Jefferson Water & Sewer District

10/23/2023

Waterline Break Notice

We have been notified of a break in one on the main lines along Fox Lake Drive. JWSD staff will need to shut down water service to the Fox Chase neighborhood to facilitate the repair. We expect water service to recommence by 5pm.

After restoration, there may be some water discoloration. Our field crew will flush hydrants in the area to try and alleviate this. However, if you experience discoloration, please run the cold water in the bathtub of your home until it runs clear. If the discoloration does not dissipate after a reasonable amount of time, please contact our office at 614-864-0740 so we can dispatch one of our operators to investigate.

10/16/2023

Annual Hydrant Flushing - 2nd Phase

JWSD will begin the 2nd phase of the process of annual hydrant flushing starting Monday, October 16, 2023.

Hydrant flushing is the quick release of water from fire hydrants. It is a controlled procedure that is vital to the general maintenance of the District’s water distribution system. The process ensures adequate water flow is available to fire fighters, residents and businesses. It also improves water quality by clearing iron and other mineral deposits from the watermains.

Please visit our website at www.jwsd.org/flushing for more information about hydrant flushing, the flushing schedule, and daily updates to plan for flushing in your area.

While you are out and about, for their safety and yours, please slow down if you happen to drive past our staff flushing hydrants.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this process.

Hydrant flushing is the quick release of water from fire hydrants. It is a controlled procedure that is vital to the general maintenance of the District’s water distribution system. The process ensures adequate water flow is available to fire fighters, residents and businesses. It also improves wa...

06/02/2023

WATER CONSERVATION REQUEST

Jefferson Water & Sewer District is experiencing high water demand due to increased outdoor watering as a result of the current high temperatures. We are also experiencing a 20% reduction in our water treatment capacity due to a filter in the water plant that failed, and it is scheduled for repair starting June 19th. We are currently operating the water plant 24/7 and we are producing as much water as possible, but we are having a difficult time keeping our water towers filled.

I am writing to ask for your help by reducing your outdoor water usage – now during these high temperatures and continuing these practices all summer.

Just by following the suggestions listed below, you will help reduce the overall water consumption. This will allow us to supply water to all of our customers for outdoor watering this summer, while still keeping our water reserves in our towers.

1. Water your lawn, landscape plants, and gardens only on specific days based on your address:
a. Odd number house address (ie: 3151) only water on Monday, Wednesday & Friday
b. Even number house address (ie: 3044) only water on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
c. No one waters on Sunday to give our towers a chance to fill

2. Reduce the number of days you water – Only water 2 days per week instead of 3 but stick to your days as described in #1 above. During very long hot spells your grass may not have that plush green color, but the lawn will remain healthy and return to its deep green color with a good rain.

3. Only water your lawn for 45 minutes each time you water. Watering early in the morning will allow the water to soak into the grass roots while watering in the afternoon results in a significant amount of water evaporating due to the hot sun. Please water when the sun is at its lowest.

4. For new sod, only water for 20 minutes each time, twice per day, and only for 12 weeks. New sod will take root by then and then only needs water as described above.

If everyone voluntarily follows the suggestions listed above, we should be able to provide high-quality water for all your summer needs. Thank you in advance for your help by doing your part to reduce your outdoor water usage.

For more information on reducing water usage, please visit our website at www.jwsd.org.

Sincerely,

Albert J. Iosue, P.E., Director

05/02/2023

JWSD began the process of annual hydrant flushing starting Monday, May 1, 2023.

Hydrant flushing is the quick release of water from fire hydrants. It is a controlled procedure that is vital to the general maintenance of the District’s water distribution system. The process ensures adequate water flow is available to fire fighters, residents and businesses. It also improves water quality by clearing iron and other mineral deposits from the watermains.

Please visit our website at www.jwsd.org/flushing for more information about hydrant flushing, the flushing schedule, and daily updates to plan for flushing in your area.

While you are out and about, for their safety and yours, please slow down if you happen to drive past our staff flushing hydrants.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this process.

Hydrant flushing is the quick release of water from fire hydrants. It is a controlled procedure that is vital to the general maintenance of the District’s water distribution system. The process ensures adequate water flow is available to fire fighters, residents and businesses. It also improves wa...

05/01/2023

JWSD will begin the process of annual hydrant flushing starting Monday, May 1, 2023.

Hydrant flushing is the quick release of water from fire hydrants. It is a controlled procedure that is vital to the general maintenance of the District’s water distribution system. The process ensures adequate water flow is available to fire fighters, residents and businesses. It also improves water quality by clearing iron and other mineral deposits from the watermains.

Please visit our website at www.jwsd.org/flushing for more information about hydrant flushing, the flushing schedule, and daily updates to plan for flushing in your area.

While you are out and about, for their safety and yours, please slow down if you happen to drive past our staff flushing hydrants.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this process.

Hydrant flushing is the quick release of water from fire hydrants. It is a controlled procedure that is vital to the general maintenance of the District’s water distribution system. The process ensures adequate water flow is available to fire fighters, residents and businesses. It also improves wa...