Spring Hydrant Flush

The flushing will take place

May 12-13:

Why does Onancock Flush its hydrants?

Towns flush fire hydrants primarily to maintain the public water system's safety, quality, and reliability.

1. Maintain Water Quality

• Over time, sediment (like iron and manganese) can settle in water mains. Flushing removes this buildup, preventing discolored or foul-tasting water and ensuring safe drinking water.

2. Ensure Hydrant Functionality

• Flushing tests hydrants for pressure, flow, and mechanical function. It ensures hydrants work properly during a fire emergency and identifies any in need of repair or replacement.

3. Maintain Flow Rates

• Clearing the lines helps maintain high flow rates necessary for firefighting and large water demands.

4. Regulatory Compliance

• Health departments and environmental agencies often require periodic flushing as part of a town's water quality and maintenance protocols.

5. Prevent Stagnation

• Flushing helps clear stagnant water in dead-end lines or areas with low usage, reducing the risk of bacterial growth and chlorine loss.

Mosquito Spraying begins this Thursday, 5-8-25

Additional Information:

• This is the product we use
• We will spray each Monday morning and each Thursday evening
• Evening spraying will begin one hour before sunset
• Morning spraying is timed so we finish no more than one hour after sunrise.
• You may opt out by sending a message through the website with your address. Please remember this is a mist and not perfectly controllable, and consider your neighbors.
• We will not spray in the rain or when the wind exceeds 10 mph.
• Biomist products are registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for public health mosquito control applications.