Annual Fire Hydrant Flushing
Hydrant flushing will be taking place through Tuesday, September 14. The Village Water Division will be flushing hydrants throughout the Village. The flushing will occur between the hours of 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Signs will be posted in designated areas prior to flushing.
Residents should not wash laundry during the flushing hours as the staining of clothes may result from the rust that is stirred up during the flushing process. Residents with water softeners are encouraged to check the cycle time of their softeners so that the unit does not regenerate during this period.
Residents often ask why the Village flushes fire hydrants every year. The answer is regular hydrant flushing is a vital part of routine maintenance for the water system for these important reasons:
Improves Water Quality: Flushing removes minerals such as iron and magnesium that have collected in the water mains.
Improves Water Flow: By removing these minerals, the inside diameter of a water main is increased and therefore allows a better flow of water.
Hydrant Maintenance: A fire hydrant is a mechanical device. Operation of a hydrant lubricates internal mechanisms and gaskets.
Hydrant Inspection: Any deficiencies are noted and repaired as necessary to ensure that each hydrant will perform when needed for an emergency.
Hydrants will be flushed by area according to the following schedule:
Cook CountyAugust 30, 31, September 1South of Irving Park Road, North of Lake Street, West of Barrington Road
September 2, 3South of Irving Park Road and East of Barrington Road
(Hanover Highlands and Longmeadow South area)
September 6, 7, 8North of Irving Park Road
DuPage CountyAugust 30, 31, September 1, 2South of DuPage County Line, North of Stearns Road
September 6, 7, 8 South of Stearns Road, North of Schick Road
September 9, 10, 13, 14South of Schick Road
Schedule subject to change due to weather conditions or emergencies!