The City of Bartlesville Water Utilities Department will begin testing and flushing fire hydrants at approximately 8:30 p.m. on May 4. The flushing is done on an annual basis to help ensure the city’s fire hydrants are in proper working order.
The process will be completed in sections. In some areas, work will be conducted at night to avoid disturbing businesses during hours of operation. Night flushing will be conducted between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. Daytime testing will be from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
During the flushing process, some discoloration of water may occur. Please use caution when laundering clothes.
The first areas to be flushed include:
Zone 5 (Partial): (NIGHT FLUSHING)
May 4-5
8:30 p.m.– 6 a.m.
Northern city limits south to 11th Street, from the railroad tracks east to Cherokee Avenue
Zone 5 (Partial): (DAY FLUSHING)
May 7 until complete (Monday through Friday)
6:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Northern city limits south to 11th Street, from Cherokee Avenue east to the Caney River
Zone 3:
May 8 until complete (Monday through Friday)
6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Frank Phillips Boulevard south to Sand Creek, from railroad tracks west to city limit
Zone 7: May 12 until complete (Monday through Friday)
6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The northern city limits south to Frank Phillips, from Washington Boulevard west to the Caney River
Crews will continue to move through the city until all fire hydrants have been tested and flushed. Updates will be posted as needed.