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Posted on: October 26, 2020

[ARCHIVED] FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING SCHEDULED

Hydrant Flushing Announcement

 

The Fire Department will be flushing hydrants on the following date(s): 

Oct 27 - 30, 2020

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

 

Hydrant testing will be on:

 

Richland

Coventry

Sussex

York

Cardiff

Kent

Pomeroy

Farhills

Warren

 

 

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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