Hydrant Flushing

 

What is the purpose of fire hydrant flushing?

While it may appear that this runs counter to water conservation philosophy, the periodic “flushing” of fire hydrants is an important preventative maintenance activity that helps to insure the integrity of the water system and to provide the highest quality water to our customers. More specifically, hydrant flushing serves the following purposes:

•Flushes sediments from water main pipes, thus enhancing water quality;

•Verifies that fire hydrants and valves are working properly and that ample water flow is available for firefighting needs;

•Aids in determining weaknesses in water pipes and related fittings and valves.

 

Union Township flushes fire hydrants every year in the spring and fall.  Notice of the dates for flushing are posted on our website prior to the program beginning.


 

2023 Fall Hydrant Flushing Public Notice

 

ATTENTION:

Charter Township of Union Residents

PUBLIC NOTICE

FIRE HYDRANT AND WATER MAIN FLUSHING

The Charter Township of Union, Public Service Department will be flushing fire hydrants, and

water mains beginning October 9, 2023 through November 10, 2023

This flushing will be done during the daylight hours of

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

In order to avoid inconveniencing our residents;

We will not be flushing on the weekends.

Flushing could cause low pressure, loss of pressure, and “yellow/rusty/brown water”

PLEASE CHECK YOUR COLD WATER FOR ANY RUST BEFORE

DOING ANY LAUNDRY

A map outlining the flushing schedule can be found on the Township’s website at www.uniontownshipmi.com

If you have questions regarding this notice or any other questions, please contact the Public Service Department at 989-772-4600 ext. 223 or 224 or visit us on the web at www.uniontownshipmi.com

Thank you for your patience

Charter Township of Union

Public Service Department