FAQs • Hudson, OH • CivicEngage

What is hydrant flushing?: Twice a year, the Water Department flushes water lines through the City's fire hydrants. Hydrant flushing is an important preventative maintenance activity that maintains the integrity of the water system and checks that the hydrants are in working order. The flushing removes sediment and deposits that naturally accumulated in water pipes. Removing these materials through flushing maintains the quality of our water.
Please drive with caution when crews are in the streets flushing hydrants.

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Hydrant Flushing

1. When is the next Hydrant Flushing scheduled?: The next hydrant flushing is scheduled for October 9 through 16, 2023. (LAST UPDATED 8/17/2023)

2. How do I know when the hydrants will be flushed?: Hydrant flushing is performed in the spring and in the fall. We place electronic sign boards on main streets such as SR 91 and SR 303 to alert residents. Information also appears on our city website and in the Hudson Hub Times. We also make announcements on our city's Facebook and Twitter pages, as well as send out notices through our general city news email.

3. What is hydrant flushing?: Twice a year, the Water Department flushes water lines through the City's fire hydrants. Hydrant flushing is an important preventative maintenance activity that maintains the integrity of the water system and checks that the hydrants are in working order. The flushing removes sediment and deposits that naturally accumulated in water pipes. Removing these materials through flushing maintains the quality of our water.
Please drive with caution when crews are in the streets flushing hydrants.

4. Can I use water during flushing?: If tap water is used during flushing it may contain sediment and some discoloration. If the water is discolored, simply shut it off and wait a few minutes. Then run cold water for a few minutes to allow new water to enter your pipes. If the water is still discolored, wait a few more minutes and run the water again. In some cases, discoloration will occur for a few hours. This discoloration only affects the appearance of the water -- it DOES NOT affect the taste or quality.
Avoid washing laundry during the scheduled flushing tines, as the flushed sediment could discolor white clothing. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap, then wash a load of dark clothes first.

5. The hydrant on my street was just flushed and the water coming out of my tap is brown. Is it safe?: Yes, the water is safe. However, the Fire Department recommends that you run the cold water until it is clear. If the water pressure or volume seems low, check your faucet screens for trapped particles.