Annual Hydrant Flushing Program Keeps Lines in Good Health

Nearly 2,500 City hydrants will be flushed this spring as part of Westerville Public Service’s annual maintenance. The annual hydrant flushing program begins at 11 p.m. on April 17 and continues around the clock through April 29.

The program is not expected to impact services or events surrounding the Easter holiday.

Flushing helps clear water lines of particulates that build up over time. It gives the City’s skilled crews the opportunity to carefully check each hydrant and valve for operational issues which need to be addressed in order to keep the hydrants in good working order for fighting fires.

Residents may notice a brown tint to their water after the hydrants in their neighborhood have been flushed. If this occurs, let the water run through the tap for a few minutes. Residents may also want to run their washer through a rinse cycle once before doing laundry.

Please contact the Westerville Department of Public Service at (614) 901- 6740 with any questions, concerns, or help in determining when hydrants will be flushed. The Department is open 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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