Programs that are responsible for flushing the pipes that are part of the water distribution system to remove accumulated sediments or other impurities which have deposited in the pipe and to improve the flow of water through the system allowing it to work at capacity. Flushing is performed by isolating sections of the distribution system and opening flushing valves or more commonly fire hydrants, to cause a large volume of flow to pass through the isolated pipeline and suspend the settled sediment. Water mains may also be mechanically cleaned through the use of devices called swabs or pigs that are pulled through a section of line and scrape the accumulated debris off the inside of the pipe.
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