Citywide Hydrant Flushing To Begin In St. Louis Park

ST. LOUIS PARK, MN — Hydrant flushing will begin across St. Louis Park on Sunday, weather permitting. Crews will open the fire hydrants and allow water to drain onto the street.

The flushing will primarily take place between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., officials said. The plan is for the flushing to be complete by May 13.

The annual spring flushing helps break loose the mineral build-up inside the city's underground water mains.

Residents can check to see if their local water main has been flushed yet by using this tool on the city website.

Officials cautioned that flushing can temporarily discolor water due to loose iron particles, but won't be harmful to your health.

If you experience discolored water, take the following precautions.

• Turn your water softener off during flushing
• Don’t do laundry when the water is rust-colored
• Run the cold water tap to flush your household system of any discolored water in the pipes