Every summer, the West Chester Fire Department flushes and inspects fire hydrants as part of an overall maintenance program. According to the township website, most of Knottingwood Estates is scheduled for hydrant flushing on Friday, May 17, 2024.

In general, hydrant flushing poses very little inconvenience to property owners. On the day that your street is due to have hydrants flushed, water from faucets may become cloudy or brownish. Let cold water run for 2-3 minutes at the lowest area of your home (basement laundry tub).

If water is cloudy or milky, it is usually caused by dissolved air bubbles and is harmless and should clear in a few minutes.  If water is rusty or yellow, rust deposits were stirred up by flushing the fire hydrant. Rusty water will generally clear up 2 to 3 hours after the fire hydrant is closed.  When water is rusty it can stain laundry. If possible, please avoid doing laundry on the day your street is scheduled. If clothes do become stained, keep them moist, obtain a rust remover and follow the directions on the package. If you need further assistance call Butler County Environmental Services at (513) 887-3066.