Hydrant flushing to begin Wednesday in downtown area

Hydrant flushing in Hagerstown is to begin today and run through Wednesday, Nov. 16,  in the following areas:

• The area bordered by West Church Street and Franklin Street to the south, Avon Road to the west, Marshall Street to the north and Burhans Boulevard to the east.

The city cautions water customers in those areas, particularly those using automatic washing machines, to frequently check their water supply for discolored water conditions that might occur because of this work.