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Ridgewood Water is Performing a Fire Hydrant Test at 20 locations throughout the Village of Ridgewood

Hydrant Flushing

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, during the week of May 8th, Ridgewood Water is performing a Fire Hydrant Test at 20 locations throughout the Village of Ridgewood, in cooperation with the Village Fire Department. This test includes a pressure and flow test that could cause a disruption in the normal operations of our distribution system. While unlikely, this test could cause mineral sediment to dislodge and enter our water supply, causing discolored water to flow through faucets and appliances. While discolored water is a nuisance, it does not pose any known adverse health effects.

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