City of Bartlesville Water Department crews will begin testing and flushing fire hydrants on April 26 as part of the City’s annual flushing program to ensure 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. Monday through Friday.
NOTE: During the flushing process, discoloration of water may occur. Please use caution when laundering clothes.
The first areas to be flushed include:
Zone 5 (Partial) — (NIGHT FLUSHING) 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. April 26-27: Northern city limits going south to 11th Street, from the railroad tracks going east to Cherokee Avenue.
Zone 5 (Partial) — (DAY FLUSHING) 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 27 to completion: Northern city limits going south to 11th Street, from Cherokee Avenue going east to the Caney River.
Zone 3 — (DAY FLUSHING) 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 28 to completion: Frank Phillips Boulevard south to Sand Creek, from railroad tracks going west to city limits.
Zone 7 — (DAY FLUSHING) 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 4 to completion: Northern city limits going south to Frank Phillips Boulevard, 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 crews move throughout the city.
See Fire Hydrant Flushing Zone Map for more information.