Press release
The City of Batavia Fire Department will be flushing fire hydrants on Monday April 29 thru Thursday May 2 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the general area of south of East Main Street and East of Jackson Street.
Homes and businesses nearby will be affected.
These tests may result in a temporary discoloration of water in that area. As in the past, please do not
attempt to wash any clothing if your water appears discolored. If you do experience a discoloration of
your water, run cold water for about five minutes or until clear.
This annual testing is essential to maintain the communities Class III Insurance Services Office (ISO)
public protection classification, and to assure that fire hydrants are operating efficiently for fire
protection purposes.
Along with maintaining the fire rating, the test monitors the health of the city’s water system, identifies
weak areas in the system and removes material that settle in the water lines. Checking each hydrant
improves fire department personnel knowledge of the hydrant locations.
If you have any questions, or should notice a hydrant in need of repair, please contact the Fire
Department at 585-345-6375