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Hydrant Maintenance
The intent of the hydrant maintenance program is to maintain public fire hydrants in a ready condition through flushing, inspection, lubrication, cleaning, and painting as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association and reporting needed repairs to the Lake County Water Department on a semi-annual basis or as needed. The Fire Department also conducts flow testing to determine the total amount of water available in your area in case of a fire.
The main reason the fire department performs hydrant maintenance is to ensure that hydrants will function correctly at times of fire.
- How often does the Fire Department perform hydrant maintenance?
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The Department maintains hydrants twice a year. Once in the spring and again in the fall.
- How do I know when maintenance will occur?
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The Fire Department posts signs on fire hydrants near the intersections of the areas to be flushed. This is usually done at least three days in advance.
- Why is my water discolored?
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Due to the fire hydrant flushing, residents may experience a temporary discoloration of water which is due to the unsettling of rust and sediment in the water main.
- What should I do about the discolored water?
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Run the cold water for 5 to 10 minutes; this should clear up the water. Do not run the hot water; this pulls the sediment into the hot water tank.
- My clothes have become discolored from the rust. What should I do?
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Do not dry the clothes. The clothes should be re-washed with a rust removing additive. Additive can be obtained from the Fire Department.
- Is the water safe to drink?
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Yes. If the water was unsafe for any reason, a boil alert would be issued.