Fire Department
Hydrant Flushing
Key Contact
Chad Moyer
610-374-8273 Ext. 223
Periodically you will see Fire Department personnel releasing water from hydrants. Hydrant flushing is necessary to test the hydrants to make sure adequate flow and pressure is available.
Flushing is also done to remove sediment from the pipes in order to maintain water clarity and quality in the distribution pipes. Any cloudiness to your water is due to tiny air bubbles. Like any bubbles, the air rises to the top of the water and goes into the air, clearing up the water.
The following dates are planned for 2025:
- Week of April 14 – 16
- Week of October 13 – 15
Flushing on these dates will begin at 8:00 p.m. and end at 11:00 p.m.