City begins fall hydrant flushing program

NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF STRATFORD
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The City of Stratford has begun its fall hydrant flushing program.

Hydrant flushing is something that the City does twice a year, typically in the spring and the fall, to remove iron that may have settled in the watermains, and as preventative maintenance on fire hydrants.

Property owners may experience discoloured water temporarily as a result of this process, but water quality is not affected. Discoloured water will clear, but before doing laundry, please check to see that water has cleared.

Here are some tips for clearing discoloured water:

1. Run your cold water for 10-15 minutes until it clears. If possible, choose the tap closest to where the water service enters the house.
2. If water doesn’t clear after 15 minutes, turn off tap and wait 30 minutes.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until water runs clear.

For more information, please visit our Discoloured Water webpage, or call the City’s Water Division at 519-271-0250, extension 5222 during business hours.

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