Fall Hydrant Flushing To Impact Red Bank, Fair Haven & Little Silver

RED BANK, NJ — Fall hydrant flushing is scheduled to begin on Sunday in Red Bank, borough officials said.

The annual program involves opening fire hydrant valves throughout the area to let water flow through the pipes.

By flushing hydrants, officials said the process enhances water quality, verifies the operation of hydrants and valves, and ensures hydrants are fully operational in case of an emergency.

Hydrant flushing is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. on Sunday and run until 5 a.m. The process is expected to take three days to complete, officials said.

During hydrant flushing, residents may experience a temporary drop in water pressure or discolored water.

If this happens, borough officials said to take the following steps:

• Shut off the tap immediately.
• Wait several minutes, then check how clear the water is by running cold water for a few minutes. Let fresh water circulate in your pipes.
• Avoid running hot water or washing laundry until the water runs clear from the tap.

In addition to affecting Red Bank, residents of the following areas may be affected by hydrant flushing as well.

Fair Haven

• Harding Road
• Ridge Road
• Cambridge Ave.
• Princeton
• Harvard
• Glen Place
• Lake Ave.
• Haddon Park
• Forrest Ave.
• Beekman Place
• River Road

Little Silver

• Rumson Place
• Garden Road
• Grant Place

“The borough thanks you for your patience and understanding during this important maintenance process,” officials said.