The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Water Division has announced dates for fall water main flushing. Customers may see discolored water at any time during flushing, even on days other than their scheduled flushing days. The main precaution customers may take during water main flushing is to check for discolored water before doing laundry and to avoid pulling discolored water into their hot water tanks. The BPU also suggests setting aside water for cooking or drinking a day ahead of their flushing days because the appearance of discolored water may be unpleasant. Water main flushing is a normal process used in communities throughout the country.