NOTICE: Hydrant Flushing
July 7, 2023 (Chesapeake Beach, MD)- Chesapeake Beach Public Works staff will be conducting hydrant flushing within the Town from July 10 - July 19th.
The schedule for hydrant flushing is as follows:
| Date | Location |
| Monday, July 10 | Chesapeake Village |
| Monday, July 10 | Southside of town (South of Heroes Bridge) |
| Tuesday, July 11 | South side of town (South of Heroes bridge) |
| Wednesday, July 12 | South side of town (South of Heroes bridge) |
| Wednesday, July 12 | Richfield Station |
| Thursday, July 13 | Richfield Station |
| Friday, July 14 | Bay View Hills |
| Friday, July 14 | The Heritage |
| Monday, July 17 | North side of town (North of Heroes bridge up 260 to Gst) |
| Tuesday, July 18 | North side of town (North of Heroes bridge up 260 to Gst) |
| Tuesday, July 19 | North side of town (North of Heroes bridge up 260 to Gst) |
What is hydrant flushing? Hydrant flushing is a release of water from fire hydrants. It's a controlled procedure that is vital to the general maintenance of the Town’s water distribution system.
Why is the Town flushing hydrants? Hydrant flushing improves water clarity, appearance and quality by clearing settled iron and other minerals from the water mains (distribution pipes). By flushing a lot of water through the pipes, these settled minerals are stirred up and are flushed out of the mains. Iron and other minerals can temporarily look like tea colored water coming out of a hydrant, but the water is still safe to drink and use, however it may stain laundry. Hydrant flushing helps avoid random bouts of rusty water if there is a large demand for water, such as a major firefighting effort. Mains are also flushed to physically operate the hydrant called “exercising” and to inspect for hydrant maintenance needs.
Questions? If you have questions please contact Town Hall at (410) 257-2230.
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