 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.
Hydrant Flushing is over for spring 2008. Check back for the
2009 Hydrant Flushing schedule next year.
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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