October 16, 2023 – The Village of Forsyth is letting its residents know that the village will be flushing hydrants this week, which may cause a temporary discoloration in the water.
While it may appear that hundreds of gallons are going to waste, there are actually several benefits to this hydrant flushing process. Water main flushing is an important preventative maintenance activity that:
- verifies proper operation of the hydrant
- evaluates the available flow to the hydrant
- allows utilities to deliver the highest quality water possible to their customers
- removes mineral and sediment build-up from the water mains
Once the hydrants are flushed, residents may notice some slight discoloration to their water. In most cases, water should run clear with just a few minutes of faucet flow. Turn your faucets on cold and let the water run for 5 minutes or so.
Village of Forsyth hydrant flushing schedule: (Dependent on weather)NE (of 51) part of town – completed Monday
SE – Tuesday
SW – Wednesday / Thursday
NW – Thursday / Friday
