Concord Hydrant Flushing Begins Monday, April 5th

Concord General Services’ Highway and Utilities Division will begin flushing hydrants throughout Concord starting on Monday, April 5.

For the next several weeks, three crews will be going out to different areas of the city to flush hydrants as part of required routine maintenance. Depending on the flushing location, flushing may start anywhere between 4:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. and continue through 3:00 p.m. each week day. This annual practice removes any sediment from pipes in the water distribution system and helps to sustain Concord’s water quality and check water pressure of the area.

Concord water customers may experience low water pressure or discolored water when hydrant flushing occurs in their area. If discoloration occurs, customers are advised to run their tap water on cold until the water runs clear. Customers are advised to avoid doing laundry during flushing times.

Find out when flushing will occur in different areas of the city by viewing flushing schedules on the City’s website at www.concordnh.gov/springoperations.