BEDFORD – The City of Bedford Utilities Department has begun its annual spring maintenance program, with crews working across the city to flush fire hydrants through Thursday, April 16th.
This essential process ensures that the city’s 1,750+ hydrants are in proper working order and helps maintain water quality by removing mineral deposits and sediment that naturally accumulate in the water mains over time.
While the flushing is necessary for public safety and infrastructure integrity, residents are advised that the schedule remains tentative and is subject to change based on weather conditions or unforeseen technical delays.
The schedule is subject to change if each day’s work is not completed as scheduled or due to inclement weather.
Customers may notice fluctuations in pressure and/or discoloration of their tap water during hydrant flushing. If water appears discolored, customers are advised to run their cold water until it clears. It is recommended that customers postpone washing laundry and limit the use of hot water until the cold water clears.
Tuesday Night, Wednesday Night April 7th – April 8th
16th Street West of M Street, Edgewood Addition, IU Health Bedford, Bex Addition, and Westview Manor
Thursday Night April 9th, Sunday Night April 12th
East of Mitchell Road/South of 16th Street, Brook Knoll, Glen Meadows, Shandell Drive, and Core Nursing Home
Monday Night, Tuesday Night, April 13th – April 14th
John Williams Boulevard, All of Lincoln Avenue, 15th and M Streets West, 8th Street
South to 16th Street
Wednesday Night, Thursday Night April 15th – April 16th
East of Lincoln Avenue and North of 15th Street
Reminder: If the weather turns bad, this will be canceled.
