Geneva Fire Dept. Will Be Testing Fire Hydrants Beginning October 24th

From the City of Geneva:

Posted on: October 14, 2019

The Geneva Fire Department will be conducting water flow tests on east side hydrants for four days starting Thursday, Oct. 24.The project, being done in cooperation with the City’s Public Works Department Water Division, will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays through Tuesday, Oct. 29, weather permitting. Tests will be performed on hydrants located east of the Fox River to Kautz Road.

The water is safe to drink, but residents are encouraged to let their faucets run for a few minutes if they notice any discoloration.People are urged to limit their water use if possible and refrain from washing their clothes during this time period to avoid staining from rusty water. In the event rusty water discolors clothing, residents should keep their laundry wet and purchase a rust-removing solution packet from a local retailer.

Hydrant flow testing provides valuable information on the water supply available for firefighting and also helps determine where upgrades to the water supply system may be needed.

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