MANSFIELD – The Mansfield Fire Department will begin the fire hydrant flow testing and flushing program, and it will continue throughout the summer until all hydrants have been tested and flowed.

American Water will be performing annual hydrant flow testing and inspection in Areas A and B, including Prairies and Woods Housing, during the period of Oct. 17 through Nov. 22.

The hydrant testing process will begin at 6 a.m. Hydrant flushing is necessary to test the hydrants to ensure adequate water flow and pressure are available.

Columbus City Utilities announced M. E. Simpson will be flushing hydrants in different areas of the city for a three-week period starting Monday as part of its annual hydrant flow testing program.

Testing will begin around 9:30 a.m. and continue until complete. The process is necessary to determine the amount of water that can be safely accessed from a hydrant, officials said.

Fire hydrant flow testing Sept. 9NEWMARKET — The town will conduct fire hydrant flow capacity tests next week that could result in red water caused by the disturbance of iron deposits.

PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Utility Board will flow test fire hydrants, starting Monday. The tests are needed to determine the amount of water that can be safely accessed from a hydrant during ...