City of Hays
The Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants Friday in the area from Elm St. to Vine St. between 7th St. and 21st St., from Vine St. to Indian Trail between 22nd St. and 27th St., and from Indian Trail to Canterbury Dr. between 27th St. and 33rd St.
This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually.
Inspecting fire hydrants ensures that the valves operate properly and that there is no damage or obstructions that will prevent or interfere with the prompt use of fire hydrants in an emergency. Firefighters are also checking the pressure and volume of water mains in each neighborhood for firefighting purposes. The associated flushing of water mains allows chlorine to be distributed throughout the system to eliminate bio-filming in the water mains.
Slight discoloration of the water supply may be encountered although there will be no health risks to the consumer.