Marietta to flush hydrants

MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) – The City of Marietta Fire Department will be flushing fire hydrants soon.

The hydrants will be flushed on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, according to a statement from the City of Marietta.

The flushing will take place in the areas highlighted in the photo below:

Marietta to flush hydrants(City of Marietta)

Customers are advised to watch for discolored water.

Marietta says after flushing is completed, customers who are experiencing brown (mineral deposits) or milky (trapped air) water, are asked to flush their cold-water lines to flush the service line from the main to their point of use in home or business.

If problems persist, call the Water Treatment Plant at 740-374-6864 for further assistance.