Fire Hydrant Flushing and Waterline Maintenance
Fire Hydrant Flushing and Waterline Maintenance
FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING AND WATERLINE MAINTENANCE
The Georgetown Water Department will begin flushing the entire water system on Monday, April 21, 2025. Flushing of fire hydrants is an important preventative maintenance activity we undertake to maintain the integrity of the water system. Not only is this practice done for firefighting and public safety, but this process also helps us to continue to deliver the highest quality water possible to our customers
The flushing process is done to remove minerals and sediments that naturally accumulate in water mains over the course of the year. Furthermore, this maintenance allows us to check and record water pressure to ensure the proper operation of the system. Finally, by operating each and every one of the 320+ fire hydrants in our water distribution system, we ensure each one is properly maintained and available for use in the event of a fire.
The Town will begin in Ward 1 on April 21, 2025.
As a result of the line flushing process, residents in the immediate vicinity of the work may experience temporary discoloration of their water. This discoloration consists primarily of harmless silt and air 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 home by running all water faucets for a few minutes.
If the problem does not go away after a few hours, please contact Rick Hudson at (302) 381-2248 during normal business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or Eric Rust at (302) 381-5642 after hours.