Geneva To Flush Fire Hydrants Starting Sept. 26

GENEVA, IL - The City of Geneva will begin flushing fire hydrants for a four-week period starting Monday, Sept. 26. The hydrants will be flushed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday and is expected to be completed in late October. Signs will be placed in neighborhoods to remind residents that the program is underway in their area.

The city reminds the public to limit their water use and refrain from laundering their clothes during this time period to avoid staining from rusty water that the water is safe to drink, according to a press release. Residents are encouraged to let their faucets run for a few minutes if there is any discoloration.

The City flushes its hydrants twice a year to improve the overall quality of the water by cleaning the water mains of rust and corrosion and to ensure that all fire hydrants are working properly, according to a press release.

In the event rusty water discolors clothing, residents should keep the laundry wet and call the Geneva Public Works Department at 630-232-1501 to request a rust-removing solution packet.

Residents can view the hydrant flushing progress map on the City’s website or on Twitter (@CityofGeneva).
For more information, contact Bob Van Gyseghem, City Superintendent of Water and Wastewater, at 630-232-1551 or via email at bvangyseghem@geneva.il.us.