Isn't flushing a waste of water?

No. The flushed water is free to either evaporate or percolate into the ground. Also, the overall increase in water use for flushing is small compared to the amount of water used during the year.

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1. Why does the City of Oviedo treat my drinking water?
2. How does the City of Oviedo treat my drinking water?
3. Why are we flushing?
4. Isn't flushing a waste of water?
5. Why are you changing the water disinfectant from Chloramines to Free Chlorine?
6. Is there anything I will notice during the conversion?
7. How long will it last?
8. Is this the first time you have temporarily switched the disinfectant?
9. Do other water systems make this temporary disinfectant switch?
10. How will this temporary switch affect kidney dialysis procedures?
11. I have a fish tank. How will it affect my fish?
12. Who can I contact with additional questions or concerns?