Flushing of the Water Mains

The Stanford Water Department will be flushing the Stanford domestic water distribution system starting January 7, 2019. This flushing program is standard maintenance for water departments (typically conducted annually), to maintain high quality water throughout the system. Flushing will take place between 6am and 4pm on weekdays starting January 7th.

This flushing program is a standard maintenance operation for water departments (typically conducted annually). A filtration and pump system will be utilized to minimize the water sent to the drainage system during the maintenance.

Flushing the mains may cause some slight but temporary reduction in water pressure and possible water discoloration. However, your water remains safe for drinking. If you observe sediment or coloration in water, continue to run the water until it is again clear.

The approximate schedule for flushing is as follows (see map):

• Zone 1 - Blue Area of Map (Residential area – south of Campus Drive East and Mayfield Ave.) Starts Monday, January 7th and ends approximately Friday, January 18th; week days between 6 am to 4 pm.
• Zone 3 – Green Area of Map (Area east of Campus Drive East – North of Bowdoin St. and East of Serra St. boundary.) Starts approximately Monday, January 14th and ends approximately Friday, January 18th; week days between 6 am to 4 pm.
• Zone 2 – Pink Area of Map (Central Campus and Academic areas – approximately within Campus Drive loop, additionally north to Sand Hill Road and between Bowdoin St. and Mayfield Ave.) Starts approximately Monday, January 21st and ends approximately Friday, February 15th; daily 6 am to 4 pm.

For additional information, please call the Water Department at 650-723-1300 or Water Resources at 650-498-7279.

We appreciate your cooperation.