North Penn Water Authority To Flush, Inspect All Hydrants

LANSDALE, PA — North Penn Water Authority will begin its annual hydrant inspection and flushing efforts later this month, which could lead to some water discoloration around the service area, officials said.

Work will take place from March 30 through May 25.

Flushing and inspection ensures that hydrants are working properly and can be readily accessed in case of a fire. It also improves water quality by removing build-ups inside water pipes.

“The Authority is dedicated to providing all of our customers with high quality drinking water and reliable fire protection which is why NPWA inspects and flushes all of the fire hydrants in our distribution system every year,” North Penn Water Authority executive director Anthony J. Bellitto, Jr. said in a statement.

The schedule is as follows:

• March 30 through April 20: Lansdale, Hatfield borough, New Britain, Hatfield Township, Upper Gwynedd, and New Britain
• April 20 through May 18: Skippack, Worcester, Lower Salford, Salford, Franconia, and Towamencin
• May 4 through May 20: Sellersville
• May 18 through May 25: Souderton and Hilltown

If residents experience water discoloration, authorities recommend running cold water for a few minutes. If that does not work, turn the tap off for 20 minutes and run the water again for a few minutes. If issues persist, contact the Water Authority at 215-855-3617.