Fire hydrant maintenance continues in Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON – City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) continues fire hydrant maintenance this week within 2 areas defined as follows:

  • North of Gifford Road
  • South of 3rd Street
  • East of Kirby
  • West of I-69

and

  • North of 11th Street
  • South of Bloomington High School North
  • East of I-69
  • West of Morton, Woodbine and Kinser Pike 

Crews are performing flow tests and other necessary maintenance on fire hydrants in the aforementioned area.  Signage is displayed in the affected area on the day the maintenance takes place, and maintenance crews carry proper identification as contractors for the City of Bloomington Utilities. The schedule is subject to change if each day’s work is not completed as scheduled or in case of inclement weather. 

Customers may notice fluctuations in pressure and/or discoloration of their tap water during hydrant maintenance. If water appears discolored, customers are advised to run their cold water tap until it clears. It is also recommended that customers postpone washing clothes and limit the use of hot water until the cold water clears.

For more information, please contact CBU at 812-339-1444.