City of Athens, OH

18/07/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 18/07/2024 19:29

FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING SCHEDULED

The Fire Department will be flushing and testing hydrants Thursday July 18, 8am-4pm on the following streets:

-Foster Place

-Smith

-Pratt

-Herrold Ave.

-W. Union(Fairgrounds only)

You may experience discolored water due to iron sediment stirred up from increased flow, but the water remains safe.

No boil order will be issued for hydrant flushing, but the city recommends you do not wash laundry during this time.

Please direct questions to the Athens Fire Department at 740-592-3301 or the Engineering & Public Works Department at 740-593-7636.