The City of Knox Water Department will begin flushing fire hydrants throughout the city this week.
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Town of Culver Officials Remind Residents of Upcoming Events
Officials from the Town of Culver remind residents that fire hydrants will be flushed the week of April 10. This is a routine maintenance item to flush sediment from the water lines and allow for better water flow. If water is discolored, let the water run for a few minutes until it is clear.
Continue readingKnox City-Wide Yard Sales May 5-7, Hydrant Flushing this Week
Today (Wednesday, April 27) is the deadline to list a yard sale location on the map for next week’s city-wide yard sales in Knox.
Continue readingKnox Water Department to Flush Hydrants
If you live or work in Knox, you may notice some brown tap water this week. The Water Department is flushing fire hydrants today through Friday.
Continue readingHydrant Flushing to Take Place in Knox, Culver
Knox residents may notice some brown tap water over the next few days. That’s because the Water Department is currently flushing its fire hydrants. The Mayor’s Office says the water is safe to drink, and it can be cleared up by running cold water from a bathtub or outside faucet. The hydrant flushing is scheduled to wrap up next Friday.
Continue readingKnox Water Department to Conduct Hydrant Flushing This Week
Crews from the Knox Water Department will start flushing fire hydrants throughout the city beginning on Monday, October 22nd and will continue through Thursday, October 25th. Continue reading
Crews Will Be Conducting Hydrant Flushing in Culver this Week
Culver Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim sent out a notification to alert residents that crews will be conducting hydrant flushing this week.
She mentioned that during the process, water may appear to have a “rusty” color, however, it is still safe to drink. Heim stated that this is a necessary procedure conducted biannually that removes rust from the town’s water distribution system. Continue reading
North Judson Brush Pick-Up Begins Today, Fire Hydrant Flushing to Occur in May
North Judson Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann addressed a few important dates that residents should keep in mind in the coming weeks at last Monday’s town council meeting.
In response to a citizen question, he stated that the town utility department will start brush pick-up on Thursday, April 26th. Horstmann said they won’t be able to accomplish it all in one sweep, so additional brush pick-up will need to take place after today. Continue reading
Knox Water Department Crews to Conduct Fire Hydrant Flushing Soon
Knox Water Department crews will begin flushing fire hydrants throughout the city on Monday, April 16th and work will continue through Thursday, April 19th. The work will be conducted during the day so motorists are asked to avoid driving through areas where they see employees working.
As a result of the hydrant flushing, tap water may appear brown, according to a press release from the Mayor’s Office. The release indicates that the water is safe to drink and can be cleared up by running cold water from a bathtub or outside faucet. Continue reading
Knox Water Department to Start Hydrant and Waterline Flushing Wednesday
The Knox Water Department will begin flushing waterlines and fire hydrants tomorrow morning.
Knox Water Superintendent Todd Garner said this procedure is performed to test the working order of the fire hydrants and to keep the water mains clean. Gardner said the work will be done during the day and should be completed, at the latest, by Tuesday of next week.
Keep an eye out for Knox Water Department crews while driving around town this week.
Overnight Hydrant Flushing to Take Place in North Judson
The Town of North Judson will be flushing fire hydrants tomorrow night and Monday night. Town officials say the work will begin at 8:00 p.m. and continue until about 4:00 a.m. Continue reading
Fall Hydrant Flushing Scheduled in Knox
Starting today, crews from the Knox Water Department will be flushing hydrants throughout the city . Work will be done during the day, and motorists are asked to avoid driving through areas where they see water department employees flushing hydrants. Continue reading
Knox Water Department to Continue Hydrant Flushing
Fire hydrant flushing in the City of Knox will continue through Friday. Continue reading
Knox Water Department Schedules Hydrant Flushing
Knox residents may notice discolored tap water this week due to scheduled fire hydrant flushing. Continue reading
Hydrant Flushing Scheduled in Knox This Week
Fire hydrant flushing in the City of Knox will take place this week. This is done as routine maintenance and to operate and test the fire hydrants. Continue reading
Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for This Week in Knox
Fire hydrant flushing in the City of Knox will take place Monday, April 21 through Friday, April 25.
Flushing will take place during the day. If you come across standing water in the road, drive carefully or turn around and take a different route. If you experience rusty water, turn on the faucet and let the water run until it runs clear.
Water Superintendent Todd Gardner said crews flush fire hydrants to flush out any iron and sediment out of the water system that has collected over the summer months.
If you have any questions, call the Knox Water Department at (574) 772-4461.
Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled in North Judson and Knox
