10/01/2024
Clear it!
HYDRANT FLUSHING
REMINDER: Flushing of fire hydrants has begun in the City of Stratford, and will continue over the next few weeks.
This is something that the City does twice a year, typically in the spring and the fall, to remove iron that may have settled in the watermains, and as preventative maintenance on fire hydrants.
Your water may be temporarily discoloured as a result of this work, but it will clear. Before doing laundry, please check to see that the water has cleared.
Here are some tips for clearing discoloured water:
1. Run your cold water for 10-15 minutes until it clears. If possible, choose the tap closest to where the water service enters the house.
2. If water doesn’t clear after 15 minutes, turn off tap and wait 30 minutes.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until water runs clear.
More information about discoloured water is available on our website at https://www.stratford.ca/discoloured
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the City's Water Division at 519-271-0250 extension 222 during business hours.
