Fire Hydrant Flushing and Inspections Continue
This routine fire hydrant maintenance work is performed every other year to ensure all fire hydrants are working properly and that they meet fire safety and Florida Department of Environmental Protection requirements.
The City of Melbourne has begun the process of flushing and inspecting more than 5,000 fire hydrants throughout our water distribution network.
This routine fire hydrant maintenance work is performed every other year to ensure all fire hydrants are working properly and that they meet fire safety and Florida Department of Environmental Protection requirements.
Crews from City contractor Hydromax USA began the work on January 26 and will continue until approximately mid-October until all hydrants have been checked.
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To help avoid any inconvenience, the City of Melbourne suggests limiting water use if you notice that flushing is happening nearby.
If you notice discolored water or sediments in the water outside your home, run an outside hose bibb until the water clears to reduce any possible intrusion into your interior plumbing.
If you notice discolored water or sediments inside your home, flush your interior plumbing through a tub faucet — or another fixture without a faucet screen — for a few minutes or until the water clears. This will keep possible sediments from clogging faucet screens or screens in dishwashers or washing machines.
Please call the City of Melbourne Water Distribution Department at 321-608-5130.
Photo and story credit: Photo: City of Melbourne / melbourneflorida.org. Originally published by the City of Melbourne.
