The Huber Heights Division of Water and Wastewater operated by VEOLIA Water Environmental Services will begin flushing all fire hydrants beginning Monday, JULY 14, 2025. Flushing will continue during the next six to eight weeks.
**Hydarant flushing for the city has been completed as of Monday, September 29, 2025.
The flushing of fire hydrants is part of a routine and necessary maintenance program. Flushing removes the sediments from the mains. It also allows an inspection of each hydrant to verify the proper operation of the hydrants used for firefighting purposes.
To find your address and which zone you are in, check out the Hydrant Flushing Interactive Map.
During the Flushing Process
- It is not uncommon for a yellow, brown or reddish tint to appear in the water.
- Harmless mineral deposits settle in the water mains, and flushing the fire hydrant stirs the deposits, sometimes causing discoloration.
- Fire hydrant flushing may cause temporary inconveniences such as a reduction in water pressure and aesthetic issues such as discoloration of the drinking water.
- Discolored water is generally not a threat to the public's health, but it will stain laundry,y and if consumed, may have an unpleasant taste. If water appears discolored, run a cold-water faucet until the water runs clear. This generally takes less than 10 minutes after flushing. If the water still does not run clear, call the Water Department at (937) 233-3292.
- During flushing in your area, customers are advised to check their water for signs of discoloration prior to doing laundry. If laundry is done and it appears stained, keep the articles wet and rewash them using a rust-removing compound. Do not use bleach on stained laundry, as bleach will "set" the stain. The Huber Heights Water Department on Chambersburg Road has a limited supply of the iron-removing compound. It can also be purchased at most hardware stores.
Weather or other emergency-related issues could delay the scheduled hydrant flushing.
Map & Detailed Flushing Schedule
A tentative flushing schedule is listed below. If you click on the arrow, it will expand the map to that area, which also shows which streets are included. You can also check which location you are in by using the Hydrant Flushing Interactive Map.
* Dates updated 8/4/25