Strongsville Fire Department is Flushing Hydrants

The Strongsville Fire Department has started its spring hydrant maintnance program this week.

With nearly 3,500 fire hydrants in Strongsville, the program is expected to run until the end of June. Fire crews will place signs at the entrances of developments to warn residents that testing will be occurring that week in their neighborhood.

If residents encounter rusty or discolored water flowing from the home faucets following this maintenance, they should run only the cold water for a few minutes until it clears. 

Maintenance of fire hydrants involves visual inspection for any damage, removing and checking of caps, cleaning and lubrication of all threaded outlets, checking for adequate water pressure and flowing water to clear out debris and sediment that has accumulated in the past year.

Areas immediately adjacent to fire hydrants also need to be kept clear of any obstructions, such as trees or shrubbery that could delay locating a fire hydrant in the event of a fire. 

Residents are also asked to call the fire department if they notice a hydrant that has been struck or that is leaking.

Neighborhood updates regarding hydrant flushing will be posted on the city's website, the fire department said.