Wentzville Fire District to flush hydrants
May 21, 2010
Wentzville, MO
Wentzville Fire Protection District Engine Companies will be performing annual fire hydrant testing during the months of May and June. These tests will begin on May 24, 2010. The area where the hydrants will be tested is along Highway N from Duello Road to Highway T in Foristell.
Fire hydrant testing allows the firefighters to complete preventative maintenance on the water discharge caps, outlet ports, and the fire hydrant’s operating stem. The testing also allows rust and mineral deposits to be flushed out of the hydrants and waterlines. This work is imperative to the proper operation of fire hydrants in times of emergencies and may cause some inconvenience to our citizens.
The flushing of fire hydrants and waterlines does not completely remove all the minerals in the water system and may cause the water to look murky. We will do our best to keep this inconvenience to a minimum. Residents are urged to cycle their washing machines before putting in laundry as this will help prevent clothing from becoming stained from mineral deposits and rust.
While hydrant testing needs to be performed to help improve all of our safety, we do apologize in advance for any inconvenience this work may cause. Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the Wentzville Fire Protection District at 636-327-6239 or through our website at www.wentzvillefire.org.
The Wentzville Fire District covers 88 square miles of Western St. Charles County and includes the cities of Wentzville, Foristell, Flint Hill, and Josephville, as well as large portions of Lake St. Louis, Dardenne Prairie and O’Fallon.
From the Wentzville Fire District
Copyright 2010 Neighbors About Town
