Geneva will be flushing fire hydrants starting in April

The city of Geneva will flush fire hydrants for three weeks starting Monday, April 8, as part of a maintenance program.

Hydrants will be flushed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Water is safe to drink, but residents are encouraged to let their faucets run for a few minutes if they notice any discoloration, according to a news release from the city.

People are urged to limit their water use, if possible, and refrain from washing their clothes during this time to avoid staining from rust-colored water. In the event water discolors clothing, residents should keep their laundry wet and buy a rust-removing solution packet from a local retailer, according to the release.

Signs will be placed in neighborhoods to remind residents that the program is underway in their area. Residents can view a hydrant flushing progress map on the city’s website at www.geneva.il.us. Work is expected to be completed in late April, weather permitting, according to the release.

The city flushes fire hydrants to improve the overall quality of the water by cleaning the water mains of rust and corrosion and ensuring that all hydrants are working properly, according to the release.

For more information, contact James Childress, the Geneva Public Works system maintenance and customer service supervisor, at 630-232-1551 or jchildress@geneva.il.us