Note from Battalion Chief Michael Scott, Wentzville Fire
April 13, 2009
Wentzville, MO
Wentzville Fire Protection District Engine Companies will be performing annual fire hydrant testing during the months of April and May. These tests will begin on April 20.
Fire hydrant testing allows the firefighters to complete preventative maintenance on the water discharge caps, outlet ports and the fire hydrant’s operation stem.
The testing also allows rust and mineral deposits to be flushed out of the hydrants and waterlines. This work is imperative to the proper operation of fire hydrants in times of emergencies and may cause some inconvenience to our citizens. The flushing of fire hydrants and waterlines does not completely remove all the minerals in the water system and may cause the water to look murky. We will do our best to keep this inconvenience to a minimum. Residents are urged to cycle their washing machines before putting in laundry as this will help prevent clothing from becoming stained from mineral deposits and rust.
While hydrant testing needs to be performed to help improve all of our safety, we do apologize in advance for any inconvenience this work may cause. Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the Wentzville Fire Protection District at 636-327-6239 or through our website at www.wentzvillefire.org.
The Wentzville Fire District covers 88 square miles of Western St. Charles County and includes the cities of Wentzville, Foristell, Flint Hill and Josephville; as well as large portions of Lake Saint Louis, Dardenne Prairie and O’Fallon.
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