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Posted on: September 17, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Public Works Utility Operations to Conduct Hydrant Testing

2025 announcement of flushing hydrants on Sept. 22 through 26 and Sept. 29 through Oct. 3.

The City of Bismarck Public Works Utility Operations Department will be conducting fire hydrant maintenance.  Fire hydrant testing hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.  

  • Maintenance consists of flushing hydrants which may result in rusty water.
  • Customers are advised not to wash clothing during this time, until the water clears. 
  • One way to help clear the water is to run lawn sprinklers. 

September 22 to 26, 2025

  • Main Ave to Bismarck Expressway and Riverside Park Rd to 9th St
  • Xavier St (Ward Rd) to State St and I-94 to Boulevard Ave

September 29 to October 3, 2025

  • Boulevard Ave to Bismarck Expressway and Bell St to 26th St

For more information, please call 701-355-1700, option 4, or visit the City of Bismarck website and search for Fire Hydrant Maintenance. 


Map of area impacted by fire hydrant maintenance from September 22 through 26, 2025. Map of area impacted by fire hydrant maintenance from September 22 through 26, 2025. Map of area impacted by fire hydrant maintenance from September 29 through October 3, 2025.


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