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Bi-annual hydrant maintenance is underway in Kannapolis. During the month of October, fire hydrants across the city will be flushed and checked by Kannapolis Fire Department personnel.

Hydrants will be tested between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Any flowing of hydrants will occur 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday. Fire hydrants will not be flowed on Saturdays and Sundays.
According to Division Chief Kirk Beard, “Through flushing, pressure testing, and basic preventive maintenance, firefighters make sure that the hydrants are in working order should the department need to use them.”

Firefighters will wear safety vests when they are working near the roadway. Citizens are asked to slow down when passing by a crew or if they see standing water on the roads as a result of the testing.

Water customers in the immediate vicinity of the work may experience temporary discoloration of their water. If this takes place, customers are advised to clear the pipes in their home or business by running all the water faucets for a few minutes, and to postpone washing clothes.

For additional information, contact Kannapolis Fire Administration at 704-920-4260.