Hydrant Flushing In Concord

Concord NH

06 April, 2021

3:12 AM

Description

Press release from the City of Concord: April 5, 2021 Each spring, Concord General Services' Highway and Utilities Division flushes City-owned hydrants as part of required routine maintenance to remove any sediment from water distribution pipes. This process maintains water quality, water clarity, and also checks for water pressure. Water customers may experience low water pressure and discolored water in their area during hydrant flushing. Customers should avoid doing laundry during their flushing time and run their tap water on cold to flush the lines if discoloration occurs. Hydrant flushing will begin on Monday, April 5. Flushing will continue for several weeks in different areas of the city. Concord water customers should view the tentative flushing schedules below to determine when flushing is scheduled to occur in their area. When your scheduled flushing time approaches, please confirm there weren't any scheduling changes. Hydrant Flushing Schedules: Week 1: April 5-9, 2021 Week 2: April 12-16, 2021 Week 3: April 19-23, 2021 Week 4: April 26-30, 2021 Week 5: May 3-7, 2021 Week 6: May 14, 2021 *Schedule changes are possible. Please visit www.concordnh.gov/springoperations to verify scheduled flushing times as the season progresses. More Information More Information This press release was produced by the City of Concord. The views expressed here are the author's own.