Fall Fire Hydrant Flushing and Water System Winterization Begins

Flint, Michigan – The City of Flint’s Water Service Center will be conducting fall fire hydrant flushing throughout the city as part of its winterization program. During this process, Water Department crews flush hydrants to:

-Clear out natural mineral settlement that accumulates in the water lines.

-Pump down hydrants to help prevent freezing during the winter months.

Hydrant flushing is a part of regular maintenance designed to enhance the circulation of water in the system. This activity is expected to continue throughout the fall in various parts of the City and will have no effect on water usage by residents and businesses.

Should residents see WSC crews releasing brown or discolored water from hydrants, they should know this is a normal part of the process and is being done to clean and maintain the system. Crews begin flushing near the Water Plant and then continue outward to other areas of the city. For questions or concerns, please contact the Water Department at 810-766-7280.