Hydrant Flushing And Leaf Pick Up Occurring In Fond du Lac

The Fond du Lac Department of Public Works continues their work with leaf pickup and hydrant flushing today, Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

Yesterday crews from the water utility department could be seen opening hydrants along Johnson Street from National Avenue to Park Avenue with water gushing onto passing cars. The water department says the objective of flushing hydrants is to improve overall water quality. Flushing rids the water of mineral sediment by scouring
and cleaning the interior walls of pipes. When water is systematically pulled in one general direction by opening hydrants, these sediments are flushed out. Today crews can be expected to be seen in the southeast part of the city.

Leaf collection started yesterday, following in a similar work pattern. Crews were in the northeast part of the city and will move to the southeast today. You can visit the City website at fdl.wi.gov and click on “Leaf Collection Progress Map” under the “Important Notices” tab. The map will show which areas have been covered by collection crews, and arrows will indicate which direction the crews will be moving. The map will be updated toward the end of each work day.

It is asked that you rake leaves into rows next to the curb but keep them out of the street and sidewalks. The city is hoping to do three complete passes through the city collecting leaves.