News Article

header image
Skip Navigation LinksHome » News » News Article

Routine Fire Hydrant Flow Testing Scheduled for Tuesday, July 21

Archived News Release: July 21, 2015 - ​The City of Ann Arbor Fire Department will be conducting a fire flow test by flushing water through selected area hydrants. You may observe a fire hydrant with water coming out of the side opening within this area. The Fire Department will be performing this work on hydrants in the following area on Tuesday, July 21, 2015.

Area #1

Western Boundary is: S MAIN

Eastern Boundary is: PACKARD

Northern Boundary is: DEWEY

Southern Boundary is: STIMSON​

Why is it helpful to know when hydrant flushing is happening in your neighborhood? On occasion, the water in your home or businesses may have an orange or rusty appearance. The water is safe to use and drink, but it can cause stains to laundry if the discoloration is not first cleared from the lines. The iron sediment in the water main being disturbed by the hydrant flushing causes the discoloration. If this occurs, please run your COLD water for several minutes and flush your toilet to clear your lines. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the hydrant flushing process, the city is available to help you. Please call the City of Ann Arbor Customer Service at 734-794-6320 or visit www.a2gov.org/hydrantflushing and subscribe to email updates of the hydrant flushing schedule through the city's free subscription service.  A map of these areas is, also, available at http://gisapp.ewashtenaw.org/mapannarborx/Viewer.html?Viewer=AnnArborHydrantPM

# # # # #​

Media Contact Information

Ann Arbor Customer Service
734.794.6320
[email protected]


Ann Arbor has 123,851 residents, spans 28.97 square miles and is frequently recognized as a foremost place to live, learn, work, thrive and visit. To keep up with City of Ann Arbor information, subscribe for email updates, and follow the city on Twitter and Facebook. The city's mission is to deliver exceptional services that sustain and enhance a vibrant, safe and diverse community.