Hydrant Flushing Schedule

The Huber Heights Division of Water and Wastewater operated by VEOLIA Water Environmental Services will begin flushing all fire hydrants beginning Monday, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023. Flushing will continue during the next six to eight weeks.

The flushing of fire hydrants is part of a routine and necessary maintenance program. Flushing removes the sediments from the mains. It also allows an inspection of each hydrant to verify proper operation of the hydrants used for firefighting purposes.

During the Flushing Process

  • It is not uncommon for a yellow, brown or reddish tint to appear in the water. 
  • Harmless mineral deposits settle in the water mains, and flushing the fire hydrant stirs the deposits sometimes causing discoloration.
  • Fire hydrant flushing may cause temporary inconveniences such as a reduction in water pressure and aesthetic issues such as discoloration of the drinking water. 
  • Discolored water is generally not a threat to the public's health, but it will stain laundry and if consumed may have an unpleasant taste. If water appears discolored, run a cold-water faucet until the water runs clear. This generally takes less than 10 minutes after flushing. If the water still does not run clear, call the Water Department at 233-3292.
  • During flushing in your area, customers are advised to check their water for signs of discoloration prior to doing laundry. If laundry is done and it appears stained, keep the articles wet and rewash them using a rust-removing compound. Do not use bleach on stained laundry, as bleach will "set" the stain. Huber Heights Water Department on Chambersburg Road has a limited supply of the iron-removing compound. It also can be purchased at most hardware stores.

Weather or other emergency related issues could delay the scheduled hydrant flushing.

Map & Detailed Flushing Schedule

A tentative flushing schedule is listed below. If you click on the arrow it will expand for the map to that area which also shows which streets are included.

  1. 9/18-9/22 (Green) all streets between I-70 and Shull Rd

9/18-9/22 All Streets between I-70 and Shull Rd

  1. 9/25-9/28 (Brown) all streets North of Shull Rd to the Montgomery Co. Line
  1. 10/2-10/6 (Dk Blue) All streets North of the Montgomery Co. Line to Carriage Trails Pkwy
  1. 10/9-10/13 (Purple) All Streets North of Carriage Trails Pkwy to North City limits
  1. 9/18-9/22 (Grey) All streets West of OlD Troy Pk, between I-70 and Chambersburg
  1. 9/25-9/28 All Streets between Old troy pk and Brandt pk, from taylorsville rd to I-70
  1. 10/2-10/6 all streets south of taylorsville rd to chambersburg rd
  1. 10/9-10/13 all streets south of chambersburg rd to fishburg rd
  1. 10/16-10/20 all streets south of fishburg rd to the Southern City Limits
  1. 10/23-10/27 huber east water district (formerly known as Valley Water Works)