2023 Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule

Village of Elmsford
2023 Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule

The Village of Elmsford Water Department will flush all hydrants and water mains in the distribution system starting October 11, 2023. The flushing program will take approximately two weeks to complete.

Work will be conducted during the day and night as designated below. Daytime flushing will take place between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Nighttime flushing will be completed between the hours of 10 PM and 2 AM. Hydrant flushing is a necessary System maintenance procedure.

The flushing operation may cause discoloration of the water as accumulated sediment in the pipes is disturbed and conveyed through the system to hydrant discharge points. Residents are advised not to do laundry during periods of discoloration. This inconvenience should be temporary and should last no more than two to three hours following the flushing. Prior to use, water should be run until it is clear (all water taps should be run). To avoid any inconvenience, check water before doing laundry.

As a general guide flushing will proceed in the following order.

Wed. 10/11-        Knollwood Road Extension Area and Woodside Avenue Area. Day Time Flushing. North Side between Main Street and 287 from Winthrop Avenue (Water Shop) to North Evarts Avenue. Nighttime Flushing.

Thur. 10/12-        White Plains Avenue Area. Day Time Flushing.North Side between East Main Street and 287 from North Goodwin to North Stone. Nighttime Flushing.

Fri. 10/13-          9A Area North of Main Street Including Vreeland, Paulding Area and Hayes and Haven Streets Area. Nighttime Flushing.

Mon. 10/16-        Main Street Area between Sprain Parkway Bridge to Knollwood Road and Chester Avenue Area. Nighttime Flushing.

Tues. 10/17-        Hartsdale Road Area from Van Wart to Sprain Parkway Bridge including Fairmont, Prospect, Popular Areas. Nighttime Flushing.

Wed. 10/18-         South Side between Main Street and Hartsdale Road from South Goodwin to South Hillside Avenue. Nighttime Flushing.

Thur. 10/19-         South Side between Main Street and 9A from South Lawn to 9A. Nighttime Flushing

Fri. 10/20-            Knob Hill Area, and West Main Street Area including Valley Avenue Area. Day Time Flushing.

Mon. 10/23-         Knob Hill Area. Day Time Flushing.

Notices and area signs will be posted in each area prior to flushing.

The results of this program should be an increase in the quantity and flow throughout the system and an improvement in the appearance and clarity of the water. If you have any questions or problems, please contact Joe Diaz at the Village of Elmsford Water Department at 592-7770.