NOTICE: Hydrant Flushing Schedule

February 28, 2024 (Chesapeake Beach, MD)- NOTICE: The Town of Chesapeake Beach Public Works staff provides notice of upcoming hydrant flushing. Figure 1 below provides the schedule by date and location for hydrant flushing by public works staff. 

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. 

Figure 1: Town of Chesapeake Beach Flushing Schedule

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