Local News - Water main flushing in Havre

From Havre Fire Department

Havre Fire Department will be conducting hydrant flushing in the city of Havre starting this week.

Hydrant flushing enhances water quality by flushing sediment from the water mains, verifies the proper operation of hydrants and valves and maintains firefighting capability.

The flushing will be conducted Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from today, May 17, through Monday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hydrants will be flushed in the areas of Main Street to Fourth Street and Ninth Avenue West to 24th Avenue East. This is the only section of town being flushed this year.

While flushing is being done in a neighborhood, water customers may have low water pressure or discolored water. If the water is discolored, Havre Fire recommends avoiding washing clothes. When flushing is finished in a neighborhood, people can run cold water until it comes out clear.

Updates can be found on the city of Havre website. Anyone with questions can call Havre Public Works office at 406-265-4941 or the Havre Fire Department 406-265-6511.