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The HMUA is committed to providing the community with safe, clean drinking water and quality wastewater management, while maintaining the highest standards of customer service.

2021 HYDRANT FLUSHING SCHEDULE April 12, 2021

Fire Hydrant Flushing 

Flushing is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. on the following evenings:  May 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th.  Nightly flushing is normally completed by 6 a.m. the following morning.  In addition, on May 13th and 14th there will be daytime flushing in the Independence and Mt. Olive high pressure areas.

When we are flushing in your area you may draw some rusty looking water for a short time.  Just let it run for a while and it will clear up.  Please check your water before washing clothes (especially white clothing).  The best times to wash clothes during the flushing period is anytime on Saturday and Sunday before 10 p.m.

For exact dates and locations where flushing will be performed: 2021 Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule (PDF)

PLEASE FLUSH WISELY! April 14, 2020

Please do not flush "flushable" wipes, paper towels and sanitizing (baby, Clorox/Lysol) wipes. If flushed, they will usually not clog the toilet, but these wipes often cause problems for sewer operations downstream. 

For more information:  2020 No Flush Flyer (PDF)

NOTICE - APRIL 14, 2020 REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD BY TELECONFERENCE April 10, 2020

In accordance with Executive Order No. 107 signed by NJ Governor Murphy and to promote the necessary social distancing to avoid the spread of COVID-19, the Regular Meeting of the HMUA will be held by teleconference at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 14, 2020.  Participants can join the meeting by dialing 1(267)930-4000.   The Access Code to join the call is 155798.

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