City of Fitchburg issued the following announcement on Sept. 20
Fall hydrant flushing will start on Monday, October 4, and will finish on Friday, October 29. Flushing will occur Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Due to the flushing, the water may be temporarily discolored. Discoloration can be cleared by opening the cold water tap to full flow for a few minutes. Please do laundry in the evening when water is clear to avoid damage to clothes.
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