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Ashland Fire Department to conduct hydrant testing

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The City of Ashland Fire Department will be testing fire hydrants in Ashland beginning April 1, 2024 and continuing through April 2024, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for most areas. Hydrant testing will be done in zones and each resident should not be affected for more than 1-2 days. There may be a slight drop in pressure or a presence of discoloration from the minerals and sediments being flushed out of the system. 

CLICK HERE to see a schedule of where the testing will be done, and maps of the areas. 

CONSUMERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WATER CONDITIONS PRIOR TO DRAWING WATER FOR CONSUMPTION, COOKING, AND FOR USE IN WASHERS AND DISHWASHERS. If discoloration is found, run water until water clears. 

Daily text alerts announcing areas in which hydrants are being flushed will be sent using AlertSense. AlertSense is a free service that will call, email, or text emergency and public awareness notifications based on your address and preferences. Please visit our website at www.ashlandky.gov to sign up!  
Information can also be found on the Ashland Fire Department Facebook page. 
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