Hydrant flushing to begin Monday in areas along Virginia Ave.

HAGERSTOWN — Hydrant flushing by the Hagerstown Water Department will begin Monday and continue through May 20.

Affected areas are along Virginia Avenue bordered to the north by Halfway Boulevard from Valley Mall to Downsville Pike (Md. 632) and the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks to the south, including such areas as Halfway Manor, Marbern Road, York Road, Clinton Avenue, Rosewood Drive, Bower Avenue, Cloverleaf Road, Ontario Drive, Rench Road and the Woodmoor development.

The city suggests water customers in these areas continually check their water supply for discolored water conditions that might occur because of this work, particularly when using automatic washing machines.