Country PRV Project - Updated
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Update 9/12/25 - Reminder 2nd Shutdown scheduled for Sept. 16th 9am - 4pm
The second shutdown for the Country PRV Project is scheduled for Tuesday, September 16th from 9am - 4pm and will affect the same customers that were part of the previous shutdown. Water will be off for much of that duration and once the water is restored, significant flushing will follow. District staff will flush the water main for several hours and even into the night if needed.
Customers should follow the same guidelines given below regarding discolored or even milky/cloudy water (which is an indicator of air in the lines). Please keep in mind that if you have a long service line from your house to the meter (sometimes as long as 100ft), you will have to flush from the front hose bib for a longer time to flush out that entire service line of discolored water before it will run clear.
Thank you for your patience through this process!
Valley Water District
Update 9/9/25 - Initial Shutdown today from 9am - 4pm
The shutdown for the bypass work is expected to last until 4pm today. At that time, District staff will begin flushing the water main to clear the air and discolored water from the water main. They will continue the flushing for several hours and even into the night as needed.
It is possible that (naturally occurring) sediments will be stirred up during the flushing and could discolor the water. You should also expect to see "milky water" which is actually air bubbles from the water main filling back up with water after being empty of water. If discolored water, or "milky water" is observed in your home plumbing, flush from the front outside hose bib until the water runs clear. It can also help if you limit your water use while the flushing is under way.
Thank you for your patience through this process!
Valley Water District
UPDATE 8/25/25 - Rescheduled dates for the water shutdown
Sept 9th 9am - 4pm Initial shutdown for bypass work
Sept 16th 9am - 4pm 2nd shutdown to remove the bypass
Notices are being mailed out this week to the customers that will be affected by the water shutdowns.
Water will be off for the affected customers for much of that time. Once the water is restored, the crew will be flushing to clear the air and discolored water from all pipelines. Customers should refrain from using water until all flushing has been completed to limit bringing sediment into their household plumbing.
Please click on the link below for the notice that was sent out to the customers that will be affected by the shutdown.
RESCHEDULED Notice Country PRV Replacement Bypass Outage
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact the District office at 253-841-9698 or service@valleywaterdistrict.com .
Thank you for your patience during this project.
Valley Water District
UPDATE 8/11/25 - Due to the Heat Advisory that is currently in effect, the water shutdown scheduled for 8/12/25 has been postponed until a later date in September. Notification will be given when that date is finalized.
Notifications are being sent out to customers by the District's phone notification system and by email. (Please make sure your contact information is up to date so that you are able to get the notifications).
If you have any questions, please contact the District office at (253)841-9698 or service@valleywaterdistrict.com .
Thank you for your patience throughout this project.
Valley Water District
Country PRV Project - Initial shutdown for bypass work
August 12th 9am - 4pm
Notices have been sent out to the customers that will be affected by this shutdown.
Water will be off for the affected customers for much of that time. Once the water is restored, the crew will be flushing to clear the air and discolored water from all pipelines. Customers should refrain from using water until all flushing has been completed to limit bringing sediment into their household plumbing.
Please click on the link below for the notice that was sent out to the customers that will be affected by the shutdown.
First Notice Country PRV Replacement Bypass Outage
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact the District office at 253-841-9698 or service@valleywaterdistrict.com .
Thank you for your patience during this project.
Valley Water District