Fire Hydrant Flushing Program in Winchester

Beginning the week of March 22 on weekdays during the months of March, April, and May, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, the City of Winchester will be testing and flushing hydrants at various city locations.  As a result, there may be some discolored water in the Winchester water system.  No customers will be without water.  This discoloration consists primarily of harmless silt and precipitates and does not affect the safety of the water.  If you experience discoloration in your water after crews have been flushing in your neighborhood, clear the pipes in your own home by running all water faucets for a minute or two when water will return to clear.

The process of periodically “flushing” fire hydrants, however, is an important preventive maintenance activity.  Although it may appear to waste water, this process is part of a routine maintenance program necessary to maintain the integrity of the water system and to continue to deliver the highest quality water possible to our customers.

The flushing program is necessary to maintain a good water supply for both firefighting and domestic consumption.  The community’s cooperation with the annual Fire Hydrant Flushing Program is appreciated.
This year’s program will include the installation of fire hydrant locators on the City’s 1200 fire hydrants.  Fire hydrant locators provide better visibility during nighttime hours and winter months.

Should water customers have questions, they may call Winchester Public Utilities at 667-1815, extension 1411.

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