Jamestown (CSi)  Jamestown Public Works informs residents that the flushing of fire hydrants, by city crews will begin in the SE & SW areas Thursday, May 28, 2020 and will continue the work throughout the City during normal working hours until completed.

Please be aware of the possibility of lowered water pressure when flushing of hydrants occurs in the various areas.

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Jamestown  (JFD)  Jamestown City Fire Chief, Jim Reuther, says, Beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2020, firefighters will be flow testing fire hydrants in the SE part of Jamestown. This will last for about the next 3weeks. Please use extreme caution in this area.

The Fire Department flows about a third of the City’s hydrants each year. The testing provides the department with the flow pressure and volume of water from each hydrant. Additionally, it reveals hydrants with mechanical problems. Flow testing is one of the ways the department uses to ensure hydrants are operable and give the proper water flow during an emergency.