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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Jake Omodt, Communications Intern
Phone 952-833-9522 • commintern@EdinaMN.gov • EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hydrant Flushing Underway in Edina
Edina, Minn., May 2, 2018 – Public Works crews have started flushing fire hydrants throughout the Edina
and should be finished by Friday, May 18. The work is being done between 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
Hydrant flushing is important to verify proper operation of fire hydrants and also flushes sediments from the
water lines. The City has 2,086 fire hydrants.
“City staff will open fire hydrants to increase flows and velocities within the piping system to ‘flush’ and
remove any minerals and/or deposits of iron and manganese from the pipes,” said Utilities Supervisor Nate
Kaderlik. “While the City is flushing hydrants, you may notice a temporary drop in water pressure or
discolored water. These are both expected results from flushing and will return to normal after the flushing
activities are complete.”
As Kaderlik explained, during the flushing, some residents may receive rust-colored water from their faucets.
The rust-colored water is safe to drink, but could stain laundry, so City staff recommend avoiding use of
washing machines between 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. during days of flushing. If water coming from the faucet is
rust-colored, simply keep cold water running until it is clear.
If water pressure remains low after the flushing process, check faucet screens and water filters for any
trapped particles.
For more information, contact Kaderlik at 952-826-0316 or nkaderlik@EdinaMN.gov.
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