Hydrant Flushing For 2 Weeks In Long Beach

LONG BEACH, NY — Long Beach residents may experience low water pressure and discoloration during hydrant flushing. It takes place nightly from Nov. 1 - 15.

During flushing, chlorine residuals will be raised to assure safe water quality throughout the distribution system. It poses no threat to your health.

Once the hydrant flushing is complete, the water quality will return to normal.

Expect the flushing to run from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

If you have questions regarding information on hydrant flushing please call the Water Transmission Department at 516-431-5694.

The city will make an effort each day to promote the approximate location of that night's flushing on their website and social media.