Hydrant Flushing Program Set To Move On To Section 5

The City of Arkansas City is continuing its annual fire hydrant flushing program, with work proceeding across east-central Arkansas City starting this week.

The Environmental Services Department has begun flushing Section 5, which contains 86 fire hydrants along and north of East Fifth Avenue, north to East Kansas Avenue, and east of A Street. Flushing will continue in Section 5 through at least June 23. All flushing will be conducted between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Water customers in this area might experience temporary discoloration or low water pressure during this fire hydrant flushing program. Most discoloration can be corrected by flushing a faucet for a few minutes, but if flushing does not correct the problem or if you continue to notice a pressure loss, call (620) 441-4480 (Office) or (620) 441-4492 (On Call Phone after 4 p.m.)

The Environmental Services Department advises not to wash laundry if your water is discolored, which can permanently stain the items. If laundry becomes stained, please leave the items wet; call one of the numbers above, and a detergent to remove the stains will be delivered to your address.

“Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this annual fire hydrant flushing program,” said Environmental Services Superintendent Rod Philo.