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Water Hydrant Flushing To Begin July 13: Village
Flushing will take place Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning on the west side of Weber Road.
ROMEOVILLE, IL — The village announced Thursday that hydrant flushing will run July 13-Aug.31. Flushing will typically take place Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning on the west side of Weber Road and progress eastward.
Flushing signage will be placed near the areas we are flushing on a daily basis to keep the public informed of our progress.
There are two reasons for the flushing of fire hydrants:
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- To remove naturally occurring sediments that settle in the bottom of water mains.
- To verify the proper operation of fire hydrants.
Discolored water may be drawn into homes or businesses if it is used when flushing or immediately after flushing. The discolored water comes from the minerals and deposits that are dislodged during the flushing process. The discolored water is nOT harmful to drink, but it could cause laundry stains.
If residents have any questions or concerns, they can call Romeoville Public Works at (815)-886-1870.
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