Emergency Hydrant Flushing Beginning Today: 8/4/25

We've seen a large uptick in reported water issues involving discoloration and odor, due to the recent drought conditions at the reservoir. To address this, our crews will be conducting hydrant flushing operations throughout the village beginning immediately. Operations will start on Schoharie Tpke. today and continue throughout the week. Some residents may experience turbidity …

Reminder: Hydrant Flushing, Week of Oct. 7th

The Village of Athens Department of Public Works will be performing hydrant flushing this week, October 7th - 11th. Some residents may experience turbidity and/or discoloration in their water. You should refrain from doing white laundry on these days. Thank you! We apologize for any inconvenience. For more info on hydrant flushing refer to this …

Reminder: Hydrant Flushing, Aug. 16th & 17th

The Village of Athens Department of Public Works will be performing hydrant flushing on Wednesday and Thursday this week, August 16th - 17th. Some residents may experience turbidity and/or discoloration in their water. You should refrain from doing white laundry on these days. Thank you! We apologize for any inconvenience.

Hydrant Flushing: 8/10 – 11 & 8/16 – 17

In order to address recent instances of water discoloration, we are having both of the village's water tanks cleaned. Cleaning is taking place today (8/10/23). Once tank cleaning/maintenance has been completed, the Village of Athens Department of Public Works will be performing regular hydrant flushing. We expect this to occur late in the day today …

Emergency Hydrant Flushing: 8/23-8/25/21

Due to a water main break, the Village of Athens Department of Public Works will be performing emergency hydrant flushing from Monday, August 23rd through Wednesday, August 25th, 2021. Some residents may experience turbidity and/or discoloration in their water. You should refrain from doing laundry on these days. Thank you! We apologize for any inconvenience.

Hydrant Flushing Paused

Hello Neighbors, We are temporarily halting this week's hydrant flushing operations due to an issue with the alarm at the water plant. We're holding off until it is resolved. However, we will alert you all once we are ready to recommence. Thank you for your patience and understanding.