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Poughkeepsie Fire Department Tests City Hydrants This Week

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The city of Poughkeepsie Fire Department is serving and testing the fire hydrant system throughout this week. 

Fire hydrants in Poughkeepsie will be tested this week.

Fire hydrants in Poughkeepsie will be tested this week.

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Residents are advised that water is safe during the testing period, but should be run until it is clear. Laundry should be done 24-48 hours after the testing has been completed in the neighborhood. 

The following areas will be tested on the following days.

Monday:

  • Wilbur Boulevard (from Spratt Park Pool to Christo’s Restaurant).
  • Stone Bridge.
  • Spratt Avenue.
  • High Ridge Road.
  • Philmore Drive.

Tuesday:

  • Whittier Boulevard.
  • Wilmot Terrace between Whittier Boulevard and Grand Avenue.
  • Mitchell Avenue between Grand Avenue and Ruppert Road.
  • Ruppert Road.
  • South Grand Avenue between Hooker Avenue to and including Grand Avenue Extension.
  • Arnold Boulevard at Grand Avenue.
  • Mitchell Avenue Service Drive at 1 Mitchell Ave.

Wednesday:

  • Beechwood Avenue.
  • St. Simeons.
  • Santa Anna Drive.
  • Morehouse Road.
  • Justamere Lane.
  • Tamidan Road.
  • Lilling Road.

Thursday:

  • No testing planned.

Friday:

  • Cannon Street between South Cherry Street and South Hamilton Street.
  • South Clinton Street between Main Street and Montgomery Street.
  • Montgomery Street between South Clinton Street and Hooker Avenue.
  • Church Street between South Hamilton Street and South White Street.

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