Required Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for April 13-16, 2026

Hanover, Pa. – The Borough of Hanover Department of Water Resources will perform required semi-annual hydrant flushing the week of April 13 - 16, 2026, beginning at 8:00 AM and concluding around 4:00 PM daily. Public hydrants and dead-end lines located west of Baltimore and Carlisle Streets including McSherrystown Borough and Conewago Township will be flushed on Monday and Tuesday, April 13 & 14. Hydrants located east of Baltimore and Carlisle Streets will be flushed on Wednesday and Thursday, April 15 & 16. Private hydrants will be flushed the following week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, April 21, 22 & 23, 2026.

Semi-annual hydrant flushing is required in order to remove sediment and to ensure that hydrants are in proper working order. Without flushing, customers would likely experience discolored water. Ensuring hydrants are operational is essential for fire protection, as a malfunctioning hydrant could pose serious risks in an emergency. Flushing also improves water quality by introducing fresh water, reducing stagnation, removing excess chlorine in low-flow areas, and clearing planktonic microorganisms.

The public should be aware that the strong force of water may dislodge debris on the road, and vehicle owners should move vehicles to avoid incidental damage. Additionally, care should be taken when driving on roads where water is actively flushing. Once flushing is complete, customers may need to run the cold water tap at a low setting for a few minutes until the water is clear.

As always, the decision to perform hydrant flushing is evaluated based on available water resources and any current water restrictions. Borough Water Resources professionals monitor dam water levels daily. As of this public notice, the water level at Sheppard-Myers Dam is at 100%, and the level at Lawrence Baker Dam is at 80.08%, with an overall capacity level of 82.93%. Current dam water levels are listed on the Borough website at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov/337/Water-Resources.

Borough of Hanover Vision
“We envision a thriving, welcoming community appealing to individuals, families and businesses where best-practices shape delivery of exceptional municipal services and citizen engagement. By providing efficient, high-quality services, we support a clean and safe environment, inclusive recreation, and a vibrant, drug-free downtown for all.”

The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to metal manufacturing, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 33 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.