Opelika Fire Department to Begin Annual Fire Hydrant Maintenance Program in May

The City of Opelika Fire Department (OFD) will begin its annual fire hydrant maintenance program in May. This work will continue over the next two months and includes painting, routine maintenance, and flow testing of hydrants across the city.

During May, crews will focus on routine maintenance and applying fresh coats of paint to hydrants. In June, OFD will continue maintenance efforts and begin flow testing. Flow testing may result in large volumes of water being discharged throughout different areas of the city.

As this work takes place, residents may notice water in roadways, temporary discoloration of household water, or saturated areas in yards. These conditions are normal and short-term. OFD will make every effort to minimize any inconvenience to the community.

The city also reminds residents that Opelika is currently not under any water restrictions.

Source: City of Opelika

Author: Jerry Katz

Jerry Katz is the creator of Opelika Daily News. A former broadcaster, he has been writing about Opelika for more than twenty years — first as a blogger, now as the one-person newsroom behind this site. He curates the region's local news daily, writes the Katz Ramblings column and the weekly From the Archives look-back, and maintains an archive of more than 3,200 posts reaching back to 2002. He lives in Opelika. Reach him at jerry@opelikadailynews.com.

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