Cortlandt To Begin Annual Hydrant Flushing

CORTLANDT, NY — Over the next few weeks, hydrants in the town of Cortlandt will be flushed.

Flushing will happen between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday.

Signs will be placed near the areas that will be flushed on a daily basis to keep people informed of the town’s progress.

Officials said the flushing of fire hydrants is necessary to remove naturally occurring sediments that settle in the bottom of water mains and to verify the proper operation of fire hydrants.

The operation is performed late at night into the morning to eliminate significant issues with discolored water and drops in pressure, according to water department officials.

Discolored water may be drawn into your home or business if it is used when the town is 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 you notice discolored water, run your cold water for several minutes until it is clear before doing any laundry. Do not run the hot water until your cold water runs clear.

For any questions or concerns, call the Town of Cortlandt Water Division at 914-734-1026.