Lombard Public Works Department To Conduct Spring Hydrant Flushing

The fire hydrant flushing program is a vital part of the Village's water pumping and water distribution system maintenance schedule. Crews will be concentrating their efforts in this program for the next five to six weeks.

Each hydrant is thoroughly inspected and operated. Flow readings are taken to evaluate system capability to provide sufficient water supply. Low flows may indicate a water main valve is closed or not operating properly. Large volumes of water are moved through the mains during flushing which pressure cleans the internal walls of the piping and increases the main's longevity.

The water pumping stations also benefit from hydrant flushing. As large volumes of water are flowed through the system, the water storage tanks' levels will fluctuate more than they normally do. This allows the water operators to check pressure adjusting and pumping stations' ability to respond to these pressure fluctuations and gain an overall monitoring of system performance during a peak usage event.

Questions regarding hydrant flushing should be directed to the Public Works Department at (630) 620-5740.