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The City of Ripley will be flushing fire hydrants during the week of Sunday, April 18 through Friday, April 23. Hydrants in Ripley city limits will be opened during the evening hours beginning at 10 p.m. Sunday, April 18 and ending Thursday night, April 22. Hydrants in Evans will be flushed during daylight hours beginning Monday, April 19 and ending Friday, April 23.
The accumulation of minerals and sediments in water mains is a natural process and best remedied by flushing.
Flushing hydrants can sometimes be frustrating to residents, but it is essential to ensure clean and safe water as well as the integrity of the distribution system. While it may appear wasteful, this process is the most effective way to keep drinking water safe, clean and pleasant tasting.
If next week you see a fire hydrant running for an extended period, don’t be alarmed. It is the regularly scheduled flushing of the water distribution system.
For more information, call 304-372-5815.