The City of Huber Heights began flushing the fire hydrants on Monday, July 14 and will run through September 20. The City is broken up into sections and the map and dates can be found on the City's website at https://www.hhoh.org/580/Hydrant-Flushing-Schedule Here's what to know about 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 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 before 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. Huber Heights Water Department on Chambersburg Road has a limited supply of the iron-removing compound. It also can be purchased at most hardware stores.