(La Porte, IN) - The annual flushing of water lines in La Porte will begin soon.  City officials said they will begin flushing the lines from 8 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on May 9.  The project will be done at night to minimize disruption to customers.  Officials said the daily flushing process could last three to four weeks.

La Porte Water Department Superintendent Tim Werner said anyone seeing a rust color in their water should let their taps run until the discoloration disappears.