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14-04-2025
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Greenville Utilities Commission starting ‘Operation Spring Cleaning'
GREENVILLE, NC (WNCT) — Starting Sunday, April 13, Greenville Utilities Commission is beginning, 'Operation Spring Cleaning'. This is their preventative maintenance program to make sure GUC customers continue to receive high-quality water. They say the full process to clean every area will take about eight weeks. Sections will be cleaned from Sunday through Friday from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. to minimize inconvenience for customers. The cleaning will be done in different areas, or zones, each week. 'We do our spring cleaning so that we can clean out the pipes. You get things accumulating on the inside of pipes throughout the year, a little bit of rust and some bacterial growth that is killed by the chemicals in the treatment process in the water that flows through, so they don't pose a danger. They just start to build up on the inside of the pipes so we clean them out, so you continue to get clean water,' said Steve Hawley, the Communications Manager at Greenville Utilities Commission. You can reach out to Greenville Utilities Commission if you have questions about this cleaning. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-04-2025
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GUC to start their, ‘Operation Spring Clean' program Sunday
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) will begin their annual, 'Operation Spring Clean' program soon. Starting April 13, GUC will work on cleaning about half of the 722 miles of water distribution lines to ensure that customers receive clean water. Some fire hydrants will be opened and allowed to flow freely for a short amount of time. Cleanings will happen from Sunday, April 13, to Friday, June 6, and will only be done from 10pm to 6am to mitigate inconvenience to customers. Different zones will be cleaned each week and customers will be called the Friday before and the day of cleaning for reminders. 'Water service will not be interrupted because of Operation Spring Clean; however, we advise customers to avoid using water (if possible) when their lines are being cleaned. Although there is no health risk, the cleaning process involves flushing the pipes with high velocities of water. As a result, water may be discolored for a short period of time. GUC advises customers to avoid washing clothes until the water is clear.' said David Springer, GUC's Director of Water Resources. If anyone experiences discolored water or other issues, GUC recommends that they run cold water for 5-10 minutes until it's clear. Customers can also call GUC at 252-551-1551 for more information about the Operation Spring Clean program or schedule. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
