Georgetown City Fire Department

Georgetown, South Carolina

Hydrant Testing

For Immediate Release

March 19, 2008

 

(Georgetown) – The City of Georgetown will begin testing the City’s Fire Hydrant System Monday April 7, 2008, and conduct daily flushing each week throughout the City. Fire Hydrant flushing is necessary to ensure the water distribution system is adequately flushed of sediment and is prepared to provide

water for fire suppression.

 

During the flushing procedure, in the immediate neighborhood, some discoloration of the water may occur. Water discoloration occurs when sediment in water pipes gets stirred up, and although flushing is designed to flush sediment out of the lines, some discoloration may linger in building pipes. You may avoid any further discoloration by simply allowing water to run through your faucet for a couple of minutes.

 

During the flushing process, the water remains safe to drink and consume.  Discoloration, however, may stain clothing so residents are urged not to wash clothes on the day of the test in your neighborhood. Testing will occur between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. A daily schedule of testing will be available on the

internet at www.georgetowncityfire.org and on the city’s radio station, WGEO FM 105.7

 

2008 Hydrant Testing Schedule

 

Week One – April 7 through April 12

 

Maybank Dr., Falcon Ct., Avant Ct., St. Dr., Delta Dr., Campbell Ct., Cribb Ct., Grayson Ct., McCaffrey Ct., Rainey Dr., Merriman Rd., State, N. Fraser, Indigo Ave., Charlotte, Pyatt, Mahan, Kinloch, Grimes, Horry, Cuttino, Lucas, Landgrave, Black River Rd., Huger Dr., Memorial Ln., Wigfall, Butts, Saville, Nowell, Richmond, Heyward, N. Hazard, Azalea Pl., Camellia Pl., Gardenia Cr., Dekalb, Sorrel, Sedge, Church, Lafayette.

 

Week Two – April 14 through April 19

 

Merriman Rd., Lincoln, Pate Ct., Manigault Ct., Hampton Ct., Legion, Rutledge, Sims, Palm, Palm Alley, Timrod, Rosemont, N. Congdon, Church, Duke, Dekalb, Lafayette, Washington, Reservoir, Lee, Alex Alford, Marion, Morgan, N. Kaminski, Dozier, Cleland, Wood, King, Orange, Broad, Screven, Queen, Cannon, St. James, Marina Dr., Duke, Meeting, E. Bay, Willowbank Rd., Enrich, Palmetto, Magnolia, Dr., Wood, Cypress Ct., Nimmer Ln., Marshview Ln.,

 

Week Three – April 21 through April 26

 

Prince, Dozier, Cleland, Wood, King, Orange, Broad, Screven, Queen, Cannon, St. James, Meeting, E. Bay, Howard, Bolick, Smith, River, Greenwich Dr., Front, Highmarket, Collins, Stephenson, Reservoir, Dekalb, Lafayette, Washington, Lee, Alex Alford, Marion, Morgan, Merriman Rd., Palm, Congdon, Kaminski, Hazard, Fraser, Exchange, Prince, Seaboard, Railroad Ave.

 

Week Four – April 28 through May 3

 

Mayer, Whites Bridge Rd., Highmarket, Ridge, West, Front, Rhodes, Branch, Railroad Ave., A St., B St., Alex Alford, Merriman, Congdon, Kaminski, Hazard, Fraser, Dusenberry, H St., Winyah, Emanuel, C St., D St., E St., Gilbert, Butts, Penn, Hawkins, Canal, Henry, John, Bourne, Tarbox, Dock.

 

Week Five – May 5 through May 10

 

S. Fraser, Bayview, Kauffman, South Blvd., Harbor, Elm, Moss, Shade, Park, Oak, Martin, Shopwall, Cherry, Rice, Wilkinson, Donham Ave., Hill, Cravens Grant Subdivision, The Oaks subdivision,  Sassanqua, Asbury, Glenwood, Elizabeth, Morrison, Britt, Poplar, Violet, Cook, Tulip, Loril, S. Island Rd., Wayne, Daisy, Flock, Ash, Dawson, Redwood, Poplar, Fern, S. Bay, Olive, Rosemary, Birch, Myrtle, Cooper, William, Mulberry, Marsh, Fogel, Thompson, Power Ave., Short, Sloan, Leon, Ward, Loblolly, Parker, Barr, Sycamore, Marcella, Peachtree, Drayton, Beck, Gordon, Brinkley, Whitton, Oakley, Old Charleston, Pine, Maple, Beaty Rion, Lakeside, Cedar, Spruce, Dogwood, Montford Dr., Hinds, Helena.

 

Week Six – May 12 through May 17

 

Belle Isle Rd., White Hall Dr., Mallard Cr., Quail Run, Ringneck Cr., Tranquility, Heron Cr., George Washington Trail, Wood Duck, Osprey, Cormorant, Egret Cr., Sandpiper Ln., Johnstone, Widgeon, Robin Rd., Thrush. South Island Plantation.