CONTACT: Brenda Crumlich United Water Pennsylvania (717) 561-1103, Extension 1610 brenda.crumlich@unitedwater.com

CONTACT: Kirby Pack United Water Pennsylvania (717) 561-1103, Extension 1635

United Water Pennsylvania's Spring Flushing Program Schedule

HARRISBURG, PA – March 10, 2004 – United Water Pennsylvania's spring 2004 flushing program began on Monday, March 8, 2004 and will continue through June 2004, weather permitting. During periods of flushing some customers may experience temporary water discoloration while crews are working in their area. Flushing hydrants helps to maintain the integrity of the distribution system by keeping the water lines clean. It is also necessary for fire protection because flushing ensures that the hydrants are working properly.

The hydrants in the townships served by United Water Pennsylvania will be flushed in the following order:

March 8, 2004 through June 2004 – Flusher # 1:

• Dauphin BoroughLower Paxton TownshipMarysville BoroughMiddle Paxton TownshipRye Township
• Susquehanna Township

March 29, 2004 through June 2004 – Flusher #2:

• BresslerChambers Hill AreaEdgemont – Susquehanna TownshipEnhautHighspire BoroughHummelstown BoroughLower Swatara TownshipOberlinPaxtang BoroughPenbrook Borough
• Swatara Township

UWPA Harrisburg - For Week of May 17th:

Highspire Boro.:

• Entire town

Lower Swatara Twp.:

• Lower end of Eisenhower Blvd.
• Fulling Mill Road from Old Hughspire Road to Lumber Street, Spring Garden, Woodridge, Greenwood Hills and Penn State Campus.

Swatara Twp.:

• Oberlin, Enhaunt, Bressler

For more information about the flushing program, please call customer service at 717 564 3662.