The City of Bartlesville Water Utilities Department will begin testing and flushing fire hydrants at 8:30 p.m. on April 14.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. 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 flushing 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) April 14-15, 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
From the northern city limits south to 11th Street, from the railroad tracks east to Cherokee Avenue
Zone 5 (Partial): (Day flushing) April 17 — Completion 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
From the northern city limits south to 11th Street, from Cherokee Avenue east to the Caney River
Zone 3: April 18 — Completion (Monday through Friday) from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
From Frank Phillips Boulevard south to Sand Creek, from the railroad tracks going west to city limit
Zone 7: April 22 — Completion (Monday through Friday) from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
From 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 this occurs.