Joliet Residents: Annual Fire Hydrant Testing Brings You Free Rust-Busting Chemical for Appliances

Nothing says, "spring is here" quite like annual fire hydrant testing and maintenance.

Joliet fire officials are kicking off their annual six-week-long hydrant testing on Monday, April 3. The program will be conducted Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m, according to a city news alert.

Fire officials said they will be taking precautions during the process to reduce the impact of potentially rusty water. They will also make that treatment available to residents who want to similarly tend to their home appliances.

"The city of Joliet will provide a chemical that removes rust from clothes in a washing machine, however, be cautioned that affected clothes must not be dried until they have been properly run through a rinse cycle that includes this chemical," said a news alert, adding that the chemical will be available for free at any Joliet Fire Station.

Phase I of the annual fire hydrant testing will comprise the following areas of the city:

• Station No. 3, 450 E. Laraway Road
• The geographical area bounded by Interstate 80 to the North, Gougar Road to the East, Manhattan Road to the South, and South Vetter Road to the West
• Station No. 6, 2049 Oneida St.
• The geographical area bounded by Theodore Street to the North, Reed Street to the East, Interstate 80 to the South, and Infantry Drive to the West
• Station No. 9, 2300 Michas Drive
• The geographical area bounded by Bazz Drive to the North, Bronk Road to the East, Black Road to the South, and County Line Road to the West

Contingent upon weather, the testing should be complete in mid-May. Those with questions or concerns should call the City of Joliet Water Department at 815-724-4220 or the Joliet Fire Department at 815-724-3500.

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