Hydrant flushing to start next week

Hydrant flushing will start in the Village of Belgium on Monday, Sept. 14.

It is expected to run from 8 a.m. to about 3 p.m. each day until as late as the first week of October, Director of Public Works Dan Birenbaum said.

The flushing will start on the east side of the village.

Residents may notice some discoloration in their water during this process, which is not harmful, according to officials. Letting faucets run for a short time after the flushing clears the pipes. The village asks residents to wash clothes at night during this period.