Hydrant flushing will soon take place in the community Credit: Widimedia Commons licensee

The Mount Vernon Fire Department will be conducting annual hydrant flushing in the northern half of the City between Sept. 2 and Sept. 30.

The flushing is scheduled to begin around 8 a.m. and will conclude by 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Please refrain from using your washing machine to launder your clothing during the above- mentioned times. Sudden drops in water pressure may be noted, but should correct themselves after a few short minutes.

If you experience very low pressure or are temporarily without water, please call the Mount Vernon Water Office at 740-393-9504 immediately.

For the complete schedule of dates and locations of the flushing activity, please visit the Mount Vernon Fire Department website at https://www.mtvernonoh.gov/164/Fire/ and navigate to the “2025 Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule” within the “Links” tab.

We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause.

Schedule

Sept. 2 – 5 grids: 6, 7
Sept. 8 – 12 grids: 8, 9
Sept. 15 – 19 grids: 10, 5
Sept. 22 – 30 grids: 3, 2, 1