Water, sewer cleanup begins

The city of Cloquet will be flushing water mains and cleaning sewer mains now through September between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Customers in the immediate area of the water main flushing may temporarily experience rusty or dirty water. Those doing laundry during the week should check their water prior to washing. Sewer customers in the immediate cleaning area may temporarily experience sewer gas odors and bubbling toilets or drains due to the cleaning process. If sewer odors are detected, it is advisable to refill any P-traps of basement or seldom used drains by pouring a little water down each drain.

City officials say the work will help to provide better sewer service and reduce sewer backups.

Contact the city engineer’s office at 218-879-6758 with questions or complaints.