By: NICOLAS FIERRO
Salina Post
Salina Post spoke with the City of Salina Utilities Department regarding the discolored water along Dover Drive.
According to the Director of Utilities, Martha Tasker stated she has spoken with residents of Dover about the issue.
Tasker said back in 2011 - 2013, water main replacements were and are being conducted throughout the city. The Dover Drive project to replace the water main from Broadway Blvd. to Republic Ave. would be a 2028 project.
However, Tasker would like to move this project to 2027.
For this to be moved to next year, it would need to be approved by the City Commission.
Currently, the utilities department is performing hydrant flushing to improve the water quality along Dover.
She said the water along Dover is "not dirty every minute and there are times when it is clear," depending on the time of day.
The City of Salina's annual fire hydrant flushing started on May 26, but temporarily stopped due to the recent severe weather. The annual flushing will run through June 29 and is meant to maintain the integrity of the water distribution system and to ensure the delivery of high-quality water.
Before a water main replacement project can proceed it needs to be designed, placed for bids, and constructed. Construction can take about a year, according to Tasker.
"It is not an overnight fix," she said. "We are well aware of discolored water at Dover."
Tasker added they are replacing many water mains across the city as well, which includes areas such as Larson, 11th and K-State Salina.
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A Salina neighborhood is experiencing discolored water.
Homes along Dover Drive, located in southwest Salina has discolored water, according to a resident.
The resident reached out to Salina Post and showed a picture of what the water was like on the morning of Wednesday, June 17.
The resident also stated this has been an ongoing issue.