FPB provides water quality tips for businesses
/As some local businesses may be reopening after weeks of little to no water use, it is important to take measures to ensure that plumbing and fixtures are prepared to provide fresh water. While water quality past the meter is the responsibility of the customer, the Frankfort Plant Board offers the following tips for water system maintenance in buildings:
Flush your building’s water system. The purpose of flushing is to replace all water inside building piping with fresh water.
Flush hot and cold water through all points of use (e.g., showers, sink faucets).
Begin flushing at a tap closest to where the water enters the building, and then move out through the building.
Flush cold-water taps until the water is cool to the touch.
Flush hot-water taps until the water is hot.
If the building contains multiple floors or wings, flushing may need to occur in segments. Flush from the bottom floor up to the top floor.
Flush all water fountains, bottle filling stations, ice makers, eyewash stations and any other water-containing devices.
Ensure your water heater is properly maintained and the temperature is correctly set
Determine if your manufacturer recommends draining the water heater after a prolonged period of disuse. Ensure that all maintenance activities are carried out according to the manufacturer’s instructions or by professionals.
Make sure that your water heater is set to at least 120°F
If your business includes decorative water features, such a fountains, or hot tubs and spas, clean and disinfect them per manufacturer recommendations.
Please direct any questions to Brian Bourne with FPB’s Water Distribution Department at 502-352-4432.
The full Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/building-water-system.html.