HYDRANT TESTING & FLUSHING NOTICE

Every spring and fall the City tests and flushes all 541 fire hydrants. This is done twice a year to not only ensure proper operation for fire protection but also improve water quality. Flushing helps remove sediments from the main line that can affect taste, clarity and/or color.

During flushing the water in the area may be discolored for a short time. This occurs because the high flow stirs up minerals and sediment that have settled at the bottom of the pipe. While this can be off putting to customers it is normal and there are no health risks associated with the discolored water.

If this occurs at your residence, run all water faucets on cold for a few minutes until it clears up.