Annual hydrant flushing program begins April 3
Beginning Monday, April 3, 2023, and continuing through October (weather permitting), the City’s Utilities Division will be testing and flushing all of Winchester’s 1,300 fire hydrants as part of an annual maintenance program. The process of periodically “flushing” fire hydrants is an important preventive maintenance activity and is necessary to maintain a high-quality and reliable water system. It also helps make sure the fire hydrants are fully operational in the event of a fire.