Utility crews from the city of Bainbridge Island will begin their annual routine of flushing city water mains in the Winslow and Fletcher Bay areas next week.

City officials said the work will start Monday, March 11, and added that signs will be posted in neighborhoods prior to flushing.

Residents who experience low water pressure or discolored water during flushing operations are being advised to avoid running water or doing laundry for one hour. After one hour has passed, residents should run cold water for approximately five minutes until it’s clear.

City officials anticipate the annual flushing process to be completed within approximately two months.