The order to begin flushing lines comes about a week after Germantown advised residents to limit their water usage only for flushing toilets.

Residents will be asked to flush their private home lines ahead of beginning normal water usage.

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 The city expects to be finished flushing Wednesday, but it has not provided a date of when water may be restored. 

Water distribution in Germantown will continue through the weekend.

Germantown resident Ron Spence has a red cup over his kitchen sink handle so he doesn’t inadvertently turn it on. “Once a day feels like forever in this situation,” he said. 

Germantown gave a positive report about its water tests Tuesday, but did not tell residents when they might be able to resume water service.

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After five days of an ongoing water crisis in Germantown, the city’s mayor answered questions from the media Monday, July 24. But some information remains unclear, including how long Germantown residents may remain under a “no drink, no bathe, only flush” order. 

Water distribution will continue Tuesday for residents in Germantown. The city is continuing tests after approximately 100 gallons of diesel leaked into an underground water reservoir.

“We will continue to be under the no drink, no bathe, only flush with our potable water here in Germantown. We will continue the process of flushing the system and opening hydrants while continuing to test.” 

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Mayor Lee Harris declared a State of Emergency in Shelby County on Monday, July 24, following thunderstorms last week that resulted in loss of power and water to thousands.

On Sunday, the City of Germantown announced that municipal water customers east of Forest Hill-Irene Road could resume normal water consumption effective 9 p.m. on that day.

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The decision to partially lift the restriction was based on the knowledge of how water flows through the system and the absence of odor reports taken in the area.

Residents will need to stick to bottled water at least through Sunday, July 23, City of Germantown officials say.

Results of the water sample testing were initially expected Saturday, but that was before an overnight power outage at the Memphis Light, Gas and Water testing lab.

After remediation efforts, water was tested and results are expected Saturday, city leaders said in a release. Bottled water will be distributed Saturday morning.

A limited use water order issued Thursday by the city of Germantown remained in effect Friday and it’s taking a toll on area restaurants. 

Marvis Davis, who coached Lausanne’s basketball team to five state tournament appearances, is leaving the Lynx to take over as athletic director for the Germantown Municipal School District.

Germantown residents remain under a limited water use order following an announcement Thursday, July 20, that diesel fuel had leaked into an underground water reservoir. 

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Officials said the situation could be resolved as soon as Friday.

A 40-court concept proposed for the Forest Hill Heights area would be the largest in the vicinity. Investors hope one day, it could host national pickleball events.

The strongest storms swept through Germantown July 2 and July 4. However, some of the debris had not been collected by July 4, when another large storm moved through.

With the approved rezoning, the developer will have to take a site plan through the city’s review process before construction can begin.

One of Collierville’s assistant principals will be the next leader of Houston High School, and it’ll be something of a homecoming for her.

The Germantown restaurant prides itself on serving fresh food, but it’s also a place for clean starts. The owners say they want to offer employees “an opportunity in life.”

Fourth of July storms led to cancellation of some fireworks displays in Shelby County, and one city will have to wait a year for the next event.