OLNEY WATER DEPARTMENT TO SWITCH DISINFECTANT AND FLUSH HYDRANTS ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(OLNEY) The City of Olney Water Department has announced it will be switching the disinfectant in the city’s water distribution system tomorrow, from combined chlorine to free chlorine, a switch that’s made for maintenance purposes, in conjunction with the city’s biannual water hydrant flushing. It’s at this time that Olney water customers may notice a stronger chlorine smell in their water. The Water Department will then be flushing select fire hydrants throughout Olney, starting at 7:00, on Monday morning, September 30th. The City of Olney and the Water Department appreciate the patience of all during this work.