 Hydrant Flushing
Residents often ask why the Village flushes fire hydrants every year.
The answer is that regular hydrant flushing is a vital part of routine
maintenance for the water system for these important reasons:
- Improves water quality: Flushing removes minerals such as iron and
magnesium that have collected in the water mains.
- Improves water flow: By removing these minerals, the inside
diameter of a water main is increased and therefore allows a better
flow of water.
- Hydrant maintenance: A fire hydrant is a mechanical device.
Operation of a hydrant lubricates internal mechanisms and gaskets.
- Hydrant inspection: Any deficiencies are noted and repaired as
necessary to insure that each hydrant will perform when needed for an
emergency.
2010 Annual Flushing Schedule
It's that time of year again. Starting Monday, May 3 through May 14,
the Water Division will be flushing hydrants throughout the Village.
The flushing will occur between the hours of 6:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Barricades will be placed in designated areas prior to flushing.
Please DO NOT WASH LAUNDRY during the flushing hours as rust staining
of the clothing may result. Residents with water softeners are
encouraged to check the cycle time of their softeners so that the unit
does not regenerate during this period.
The schedule for hydrant flushing by area will be as follows:
COOK COUNTY
May 3, 4, 5
South of Irving Park Road, North of Lake Street,
West of Barrington Road
May 6, 7
South of Irving Park Road, East of Barrington Road
(Hanover Highlands and Longmeadows South Areas)
May 10, 11, 12, 13
Jensen Boulevard East to Farmstead Lane,
North of Irving Park Road to Cynthia Lane and Hastings Lane
DUPAGE COUNTY
May 3, 4, 5, 6
South of Devon, East of Church Road,
West of Arlington Drive East (Greenbrook Area), Fremont and Glens Area
May 7, 10
South of Stearns Road, North of Schick Road
May 11, 12, 13, 14
South of Schick Road to Army Trail Road,
East of Bayside Drive to West of Kuhn Road and West of Windjammer Lane
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER
CONDITIONS OR EMERGENCIES.
In case you have any problems with water quality, please contact:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
630-372-4440
(between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.)
After regular working hours call: 630-372-4400
Village of Hanover Park
2121 West Lake Street
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 372-4200
Hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday, 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
All information © 2008 Village of Hanover Park, Illinois
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