Watertown, WI

The Watertown Water Utility Department will be flushing hydrants beginning Monday, April 29th, from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. One crew will be starting on Main Street (between 1st St. and 8th St.) and a second crew will be starting on Hospital Drive.  Flushing will continue this week, Tuesday-Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and the week of May 6th, Monday-Friday starting 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  

The hydrants located on the streets currently under construction will not be flushed at this point.

We suggest customers refrain from using water during the flushing hours each day, especially not doing laundry, to avoid bringing rusty water into their home's plumbing and staining laundry with rusty water.   We ask that you please wait until after 4 p.m. on flushing days to do laundry and check water color before starting.  For more information about hydrant flushing or if you experience rusty water, please visit our city website,  https://www.watertownwi.gov, using the Water Utility tab and then click “FAQs & Helpful Hints tab” #13, #14, and #15.  

Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience during hydrant flushing. This process is crucial for providing the city with high-quality water and ensuring the proper functioning of fire hydrants.