Fire hydrants in the Downtown Iowa City area will undergo flushing and maintenance beginning at 11 p.m. on Thursday, May 6 through 7 a.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021. This work is done as part of the Water Division's annual maintenance program.
The flushing activities will occur in various locations and will have a minimum impact on the normal flow of traffic for motorists and pedestrians.
Businesses, homeowners and tenants in the Downtown area are reminded that if rusty-colored water comes from their taps during this time, they should run their water until it clears. They may...