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Hydrant Flushing Notice

Published: 3/28/23

CHARLES TOWN UTILITY BOARD HYDRANT FLUSHING NOTICE

The Charles Town Utility Board will be performing routine fire hydrant flushing between April 15, 2023 and June 30, 2023.  The purpose of this program is to remove sediment and tuberculation from the water mains as well as update our fire flow records for hydrants throughout the system.  Hydrant flushing will take place in the following locations:

  • Keyes Ferry area
  • Tuscawilla
  • Locust Hill
  • Patrick Henry Estates
  • Windmill Crossing
  • Huntfield
  • North Ranson
  • Route 51 (West end, Charles Town)
  • East 5th Avenue
  • North Fairfax Boulevard
  • Other areas throughout the system as needed for the above purposes

Residents may experience cloudy water or low water pressure for a short period of time during the flushing program.  Please click here for procedures to follow if you experience these issues. 

Should you have any questions, please contact the Charles Town Utility Board at (304) 725-2316.