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Middlesex Centre's Water & Wastewater Department will be flushing fire hydrants in Delaware on Friday, August 23 and Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Flushing will take place normally between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm.
Flushing checks that fire hydrants are operating properly and can be used in the event of a fire or other emergency requiring water.
Please keep the following in mind:
- Flushing each hydrant takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
- During flushing customers may notice large quantities of water in the street or ditches.
- There may be a slight pressure drop, air in the water pipes, and some temporary discoloration or sediment in your water. To counter these effects it is recommended to limit your water use when a hydrant in your immediate vicinity is being flushed, and then run water from a tap in the lowest point of your property for a short period of time to flush out any loosened sediment.
Should you have any additional questions feel free to contact Public Works and Engineering.