by BECKY GOFF
JC Post
JUNCTION CITY - Starting on Monday, April 10th, the Junction City Fire Department will begin the annual process of fire hydrant testing.
The hydrants throughout the city will be tested to ensure they continue to be operable and are able to produce the required water pressure to supply water for firefighting.
Hydrant testing will be conducted during normal operational hours.
During testing residents may notice temporary discoloration of water which can be cleared up by running water through the faucets in the house for a couple minutes.
Hydrant testing ensures firefighters will have water pressure needed to fight fires to protect the homes and businesses in Junction City, but it is also used as an evaluation indicator by the Insurance Services Organization, which rates cities according to the fire protection they are able to offer the community.
In 2023, the following areas will have hydrants tested:
1st concentration – Zone 203: 1900 block of Thompson Dr to 2200 block and Everything from Lydia Ln to the North
2nd concentration – Zone 212: Everything South of Liberty Hall Rd to Elm Creek and South Spring Valley Rd 800 block to 1500 block
3rd concentration – Zone 213: South Spring Valley Rd 800 block to 1800 block East to Valley View Dr. and West Ash 1700-1250 block South to 1800 block of Caroline Ave.
4th concentration – Zone 215: 2100 block of South Spring Valley Rd to Smokey Hill Rd. and everything East to 1400 Block of Goldenbelt Blvd.
Maintenance and testing will start April 10th and be completed by June 10th.