Hydrant Flushing Planned In Lansdale, Towamencin, Hatfield

LANSDALE, PA — Fire hydrant flushing is planned around the greater Lansdale area in the coming weeks, the North Penn Water Authority announced.

The annual flushing and inspections will be begin on March 29 and continue for various communities around the are through late May.

Flushing helps maintain water quality, remove sediment and other deposits that build up in pipes, and keep infrastructure running smoothly.

Work is typically done between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. or 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., to avoid dinnertime.

Residents may notice discolored water and low water pressure during flushing. If water is discolored, run it for about 10 minutes to clear it.

Here is the schedule for this spring:

March 29 - April 19

Lansdale Borough
Hatfield Borough and Township
New Britain Borough and Township
Upper Gwynedd Township

April 19 - May 17
Skippack Township
Worcester Township
Lower Salford Township and Salford Township
Franconia Township
Towamencin Township

April 26 - May 17
Sellersville Borough

May 17 - May 24
Souderton Borough
Hilltown Township