Fire hydrants are flushed by the Town’s Public Works staff on a rotating schedule. The hydrants are flushed in between May and June each year.
Why We Flush Hydrants
Flushing removes build-up in fire hydrants and water mains and brings fresh water into pipes that are used infrequently. Every fire hydrant is also inspected for proper operation to ensure reliable use for fire protection.
What to Expect
In areas where fire hydrants are flushed, residents may notice a temporary discolouration of water and/or temporary reduction in water pressure. This discoloration is not harmful and can be resolved by running cold water through a faucet until any sediment is flushed out. If you notice crews flushing hydrants nearby, check for discoloured water before doing laundry.
The Town of Leader aims to communicate planned hydrant flushing with as much advanced notice as possible to ensure this maintenance work does not provide an inconvenience for residents. Alerts on hydrant can be found below, on the Town of Leader Facebook Page, and notices posted at the Post Office.