As long as supplies last if any GMG folks want a bumper sticker but can't drop down the dock, just send a self addressed and stamped envelope longer then 7 and a half inches and I'll drop one in the mail for you.
Send the self addressed and stamped envelope to the dock at 95 East Main St Gloucester Ma 01930 care of Joey (put my name in big letters to make sure it gets to me)
As long as supplies last if any GMG folks want a bumper sticker but can't drop down the dock, just send a self addressed and stamped envelope longer then 7 and a half inches and I'll drop one in the mail for you.
Send the self addressed and stamped envelope to the dock at 95 East Main St Gloucester Ma 01930 care of Joey (put my name in big letters to make sure it gets to me)
Good Morning Gloucester 
Look like you caught them on a pressure test here…Vital to know it works when needed nice shot don’t think it will overflow here 🙂 Dave & Kim:-)
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I understand why the pipes need flushing, but not why we don’t conserve the water and use it for something instead of wasting it.
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Not sure of the location of he hydrant, maybe chemicals, sediment, and rust, but I would say it may require lots of hoses – plus observations of flows – Over our way about 10 years ago we had a generator fire short electrical wire on two back-up’s military installation about 3am and the sprinker system in the outside barn failed along with an alarm. By the time the hoses were run generator one was a complete loss and generator II had heat and some damage but useable…Found there was a hydrant not far on site through investigation that was not on the fire grid map…
Quoted here from a PDF I have and used my way to educate folks:
“Hydrant Flushing and Waterline Maintenance You may notice Water Department crews working at fire hydrants and see water running down the street. Your first thought may be that we are ignoring our own philosophy of conserving water. Normally in the spring, we flush water lines through the use of fire hydrants, which is an important preventive maintenance activity. Although it may appear to waste water, the process is part of a routine maintenance program necessary to maintain the integrity of the water system
allowing us to continue to deliver the highest quality water possible to our customers.
As a result of the line flushing process, residents in the immediate vicinity of the work may experience temporary discoloration of their water. This discoloration consists primarily of harmless silt and air and does not affect the safety of the water. If you experience discoloration in your water after crews have been flushing in your neighborhood, clear the pipes in your home by running all water faucets for a few minutes.
The same philosophy of water line preventive maintenance is one that you should use in your own home to ensure the quality of water inside your home. Your home’s water heater should be drained and flushed on a regular basis, according to manufacturers’ recommendations, to keep it working effectively and efficiently.”
Have a great weekend!
Dave:-) & Kim:-)
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Thanks for sharing the explanation, Dave. The hydrant in our neighborhood is spraying out on Bass Rocks. No effect on our water yet, after 2 days of it. Thanks again.
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Your welcome!
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