Waterline Flushing Program

FLUSHING THE WATERLINE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Public Works Utility Division personnel flush the water distribution system annually, typically in the spring. This procedure is necessary to help maintain the water quality in the distribution system and is performed by systematically opening fire hydrants throughout the city. Flushing operations require the use of approximately 15 million gallons of water.

The flushing program typically begins the first week of April. Crews will work through the city flushing a different section each week for five weeks. Business, commercial, industrial, and other high-traffic areas are flushed at night to minimize the inconvenience to citizens and motorists. Residential and lower-traffic areas are flushed during regular working hours

Questions regarding water line flushing can be directed to Public Works Field Services at 303.438.6334 or by email at publicworks@broomfield.org.

Waterline Flushing Map

Waterline Flushing Map

Water System Flushing Schedule:

Flushing Dates
Coverage Area
April 5-9Industrial and commercial areas: Interlocken, Rocky Mtn Metro Airport, Broomfield Industrial Park, Flatiron Retail District, West Midway Boulevard
April 12-16Main Street to west city limits, north of 10th Avenue; Main Street to Sheridan Boulevard, north of 10th Avenue
April 19-23Hwy 287 to Sheridan Boulevard; between 10th Avenue and south city limits
April 26-30Sheridan Boulevard to Huron Street; 120th Avenue to W. 144th Avenue
Mary 4-7Everything north of W. 144th Avenue