Concord Hydrant Flushing Begins Monday, April 13

The City of Concord will begin flushing hydrants on Monday, April 13. For several weeks, crews from Concord General Services will flush hydrants in different areas of the city as part of routine maintenance of the City’s water distribution system.

This annual practice flushes out any naturally occurring sediment from the pipes in the system and helps to maintain Concord’s water quality, check the water pressure of the area, and ensure proper operation of distribution system components, including valves and hydrants.

Depending on the location, flushing may start between 3:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. and continue through 3:00 p.m. each weekday. Crews will start on North State Street and Fisherville Road in Penacook, and continue flushing on scheduled streets each day.

Concord water customers are advised to check the tentative flushing schedules on the City website to plan accordingly for their anticipated flushing day. When flushing occurs in the area, customers may experience low water pressure or discolored water. If discoloration occurs, customers are advised to run their tap water on cold until the water runs clear. It is recommended to avoid doing laundry during scheduled flushing times.

Find hydrant flushing schedules at www.concordnh.gov/springoperations.