The City of Bartlesville Water Utilities Department will continue testing and flushing fire hydrants. The City tests and flushes fire hydrants on an annual basis to ensure that they are in proper working order.
The process will be completed in sections. Flushing will be conducted between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 6:30 a.m.to 10 a.m. on Fridays.
Crews are currently working in Zones 12 and 14. Once complete, crews will continue moving through the remaining zones, which will complete the testing and flushing:
Crew #1
Zone 12: From Tuxedo Boulevard south to Adams Boulevard, from Washington Boulevard east to Bison Road
Zone 13: From Adams Boulevard south to Nowata Road, from Washington Boulevard east to the industrial park
Zone 10: From Price Road south to Rice Creek Road, from Hampden Road east to Washington Boulevard, including Hillcrest Country Club and Colonial Estates
Crew #2
Zone 14: From Nowata Road south to Price Road, from Washington Boulevard east to Bison Road
Zone 15: From Price Road south to Walmart Distribution Center, from Washington Boulevard east to Waterford Court, including Covington Park, Southport and Walmart Distribution Center
Zone 4: Circle Mountain
Crews will continue to move through the city until all fire hydrants have been tested and flushed.
During the flushing process, some discoloration of water may occur. Please use caution when laundering clothes.