As part of their regular maintenance program, the New Martinsville Water and Sewer Department will be flushing fire hydrants in the downtown area of New Martinsville south of Williams Run beginning May 9, 2011 through June 3, 2011.

During this time, customers may experience discolored water. If this occurs, open your cold water taps and let the water run for 30 minutes or until the water runs clear.

Please take care with laundry as staining may occur if the water is discolored. For more information call 304-455-9130 or 304-455-9100 after hours.

Additionally, the New Martinsville Municipal Electric Utility announces a scheduled outage on May 12 from 7-9 a.m., weather permitting, for maintenance in the following areas:

Virginia Street from the railroad tracks to Martin Avenue; Martin Avenue from North Street to Elm Street; Maple Avenue from Locust Street to Franklin Street; all of Eliza Street; and Franklin Street from the railroad tracks to Maple Avenue.