This is in response to the complaint regarding the flushing and
dumping of precious water by the Crescenta Valley Water District.
Water being flushed from fire hydrants is, of course, the same water
that we pay to drink. Usually, this flushing occurs in "dead end" lines,
lines at the end of major lines where water is trapped with no movement.
Flushing is necessary to avoid rust buildup and to maintain the quality
of the water in the line.
Of course, it is disconcerting to see water running down the street
when we are being told that water is scarce and must be conserved by
consumers. Suppose the Board of CV Water could be approached with a
suggestion that it lease a water truck with something like a 5,000-gallon
tank capacity to store the drawn-off water instead of letting it run down
the road. Would CV customers be willing to pay a service charge to have
that water delivered to fill a pool, water trees or wash down the
driveway?
Think about it. How can that water be used? I'm sure that the
Crescenta Valley Water District's Board of Directors would like to hear
your suggestions on this subject.
JERRY LANE
La Crescenta
