Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled For 3 Weeks In September

GENEVA, IL — Fire hydrants throughout Geneva will be flushed beginning Sept. 9 and lasting for three weeks, officials announced.

Hydrant flushing will occur from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday as part of an ongoing maintenance program. Work is expected to be completed in late September.

During the process, Geneva officials said water is safe to drink, but residents should let their faucets run for a few minutes if there's any discoloration in the water.

Residents are also asked to limit their water use if possible and hold off on washing clothes to avoid staining from rusty water. If clothes do get discolored, officials said residents should keep their laundry wet and buy rust-removing solution packets.

Signs will be posted in neighborhoods to alert residents that the program is underway in their area. A hydrant flushing map will also be kept up to date on the city's website.