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Hydrant Testing Under Way In Poughkeepsie

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- City of Poughkeepsie residents should take note the fire department is testing the fire hydrant system throughout the city beginning Monday.

The city of Poughkeepsie will be testing its fire hydrant system throughout the city.

The city of Poughkeepsie will be testing its fire hydrant system throughout the city.

Photo Credit: Fire Hydrant Maintanence

Because the system is directly linked to the drinking water supply, residents should let their water run for a minute as a precaution until it runs clear. The water is safe to drink, but officials do say to use caution when doing white laundry -- it is recommended that you wait 24 to 48 hours after the testing has been completed in the vicinity of your neighborhood.

Testing will take in the following areas:

Monday – May 22

  • Vassar Medical Center Facility
  • Lincoln Avenue
  • Livingston Street between South Avenue and Route 9
  • Columbia Street
  • Young Street
  • Reade Place at Young Street

Tuesday – May 23

  • Central Hudson Facility
  • Phoenix Street
  • Springside Drive Complex
  • Balsam Square, Aspen Terrace
  • Dogwood Court
  • Academy Street by Springside Drive
  • South Avenue along Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery

Wednesday – May 24

  • Church Street between Market Street and South Hamilton
  • Academy Street at Church Street
  • Montgomery Street between South Hamilton Street and Market Street
  • Noxon Street
  • Market Street from Church Street to Montgomery Street
  • South Hamilton Street from Church Street to Montgomery Street

Thursday – May 25

  • South Hamilton Street Between Montgomery Street and Franklin Street
  • Franklin Street Between South Hamilton Street and Garfield Place
  • Garfield Place
  • Academy Street Between Montgomery Street and Franklin Street
  • Carroll Street Between Montgomery Street and Franklin Street
  • Barclay Street

Friday – May 26

  • South Hamilton Street Between Franklin Street and Livingston Street
  • Livingston Street Between South Hamilton Street and South Avenue
  • Wilbur Court Service Drive
  • Carroll Street Between Franklin Street and Holmes Street
  • Holmes Street
  • Academy Street Between Franklin Street and Livingston Street

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