(Beaver Dam) Beaver Dam’s Water Utility plans to flush fire hydrants throughout the city starting next week. The flushing will mainly occur between 6:30am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday, with weekend flushing as needed.
Director of Utilities Jeremy Klug says flushing should take around a month, beginning May 8th and continuing through June 2nd. Klug says water may appear to be discolored or cloudy while an area hydrant is being flushed.
He suggests leaving faucets or a garden hose on full flow for a short time after the flushing to clear the discoloration, which is caused by the dislodging of minerals and sediments that have collected in the water mains.
The water is not harmful to drink but can cause laundry stains. If the water does not become clear after the flushing, call the Water Utility at 920-887-4624.
