04/17/2026
🔵 End of the Week Update | West View Water Authority
As we wrap up the week, West View Water Authority remains focused on delivering safe, reliable water service to the communities we serve.
Beginning Monday, April 20, we will start our annual hydrant flushing program across our service area.
While it may look like a lot of water being released, hydrant flushing is a critical and routine part of maintaining a safe and reliable water system—helping to ensure proper flow, pressure, and water quality throughout the distribution system .
This important maintenance process helps:
Improve water circulation throughout the system
Remove sediment and mineral buildup from water mains
Maintain water quality and clarity
Reduce the potential for disinfection byproducts, including total trihalomethanes (THMs)
Ensure hydrants are functioning properly for emergency response
As highlighted by the American Water Works Association, flushing hydrants helps remove sediment and verify adequate flow and pressure, both of which are essential to system performance and public safety . It also plays a key role in clearing out buildup in pipes and maintaining consistent water quality .
📚 Learn More: Why Hydrant Flushing Matters
We encourage customers to learn more about this important process:
👉 https://drinktap.org/Blog/ArticleID/2952/Fire-hydrant-flushing-What-you-need-to-know
This resource, developed by the American Water Works Association, provides a clear and easy-to-understand overview of why utilities across the country perform routine hydrant flushing and how it supports safe drinking water.
⚠️ What to Expect
During flushing, customers may notice:
Temporary discoloration of water
Slightly lower water pressure
This is normal and not harmful. If discoloration occurs, simply run cold water until it clears.
Our crews will continue working across the system in the coming weeks to maintain reliability, advance infrastructure improvements, and support customer needs.
📞 For service questions or to report issues: 412-931-3292
Thank you for trusting West View Water Authority to deliver safe, dependable water every day.
💧 Looking Ahead
Hydrant flushing will begin Monday, April 20 and continue in the coming weeks as part of our ongoing commitment to water quality, system performance, and public health.
From time to time, you may see water flowing freely from a fire hydrant under the watchful supervision of a water utility professional. While it may look like water is being wasted, hydrant flushing is an important way water utilities remove stagnant