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Roanoke Fire-EMS
During the month of October, Roanoke Fire-EMS personnel will be testing fire hydrants throughout the city. Fire hydrant flushing is necessary to both test the function of the hydrants and to flush sediments that build up naturally over time in water lines.
While the hydrant flushing will remove most sediment, many residents may experience temporary water discoloration. While discolored water is ordinarily safe to drink, it is best to flush any discolored water from pipes by turning on all cold-water faucets in your home or business at once. Avoid turning on hot-water faucets so the discolored water is not drawn into hot water heaters. This flushing should remove discoloration in less than five minutes.
Roanoke Fire-EMS annually tests hydrants to ensure that they are in proper working condition. This may be a temporary inconvenience to the city’s water supply, but hydrant flushing helps maintain the proper functioning of hydrants for the safety of citizens over the long-term.
Roanoke Fire-EMS encourages all Roanoke residents to practice fire safety steps every day. Remember, fire safety is your personal responsibility and fire prevention precautions DO make a difference! The Fire Prevention Division of the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department offers fireplace safety and/ or home fire safety inspections at no cost. Citizens can call 853-2795 to set up an appointment. Citizens in need can also receive a smoke detector at no cost from Roanoke Fire-EMS Administration, 541 Luck Avenue, Suite 120, Roanoke, VA 24016.
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