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Posted on: September 8, 2020

[ARCHIVED] FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING SCHEDULED

Hydrant Flushing Announcement


The City of Athens will be flushing hydrants on the following date(s):

Sept. 9 – Sept. 10, 2020

Between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.


The areas affected will be:

Sunset Dr.
Third St.
Earich Rd.
Second St.
Granville Ave.
Mary St.
Currier St.
Curran Dr.
Raymond Dr.
Central Ave.
Clarke St.
Richland Ave.
W. Union St.
Hospital Dr.


You may experience discolored water in these areas due to iron sediment in the bottom of the lines being stirred up from increased flow.  The water remains safe.


Normally, no boil order will be issued for hydrant testing, but the City recommends you do not wash laundry during this time.


Please direct your questions to the Athens Fire Department at 740-592-3301 or the Engineering & Public Works Department at 740-593-7636.


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