Fire hydrant testing, flushing continues

The City of Bartlesville Water Utilities Department will continue testing and flushing fire hydrants.

“We test and flush fire hydrants on an annual basis to ensure that they are in proper working order,” said Water Utilities Director Terry Lauritsen.

The process will be completed in sections. Crews will be flushing from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the area is complete.

During the flushing process, some discoloration of water may occur. Please use caution when laundering clothes.

Areas to be flushed include:

Zone 9:

From Nowata Road going south to Price Road; from Kane Hill going east to Washington Boulevard.

Zone 14:

From Nowata Road going south to Price Road; from Washington Boulevard going east to Bison Road.

 

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