Hydrant Flushing May Discolor Water, City Says

From the City of Danbury

DANBURY, CT – The City of Danbury Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants beginning Monday, April 3, 2017 and will be completed in about nine weeks.

Annual flushing of the hydrants is necessary to provide better quality water and fire protection. Customers may experience fluctuations in pressure and/or discoloration of their water during flushing.

If you experience discolored water, run your cold water tap until it clears. During periods of discoloration, postpone washing clothes and limit your use of hot water until the cold water clears.

Please check the City of Danbury web site, www.danbury-ct.gov for an updated list of streets to be flushed in a given week.

For any questions regarding this press release, please contact City Line 311 at 203-744-4311.