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Village Municipal Office Phone: 845-279-3760
Village Court Office Phone: 845-279-4020
Summer Hours: (Tuesday after Memorial Day until Friday before Labor Day) 
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Village of Brewster, NY

Hydrant Flushing

HYDRANT FLUSHINGS OCCUR ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY IN OCTOBER AND THE THIRD WEDNESDAY IN APRIL. PLEASE CHECK YOUR RECENT BILLS FOR MORE INFORMATION.

PLEASE REFRAME FROM USING THE WATER FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is it that makes the water turn orange when they flush the hydrant?
Minerals – Primarily Iron & Manganese
The Village of Brewster supply source is ground water drawn from five sand and gravel wells.
The semiannual hydrant flushing purges the system of the accumulated settlement of these minerals suspended in the ground water.
Opening the hydrants and increasing the water flow causes the disturbance of this settlement so that it may be flushed from the system.

Does running the tap water make it clear up faster?
No. To the contrary, running the water prolongs the turbulence in the system. The best thing to do is use as little water as possible for 12 to 24 hours so the system has a chance to settle out and clear.

Why does my toilet run after hydrant flushing?
Sometimes tiny particulate gets caught under the flush valve seal in the toilet holding tank preventing it from sealing tightly. The same can be true for washers and aerators (strainers) in faucets. Make sure your faucets and toilets are not leaking and are unobstructed after hydrant flushing. If you have strainers on washer supply hoses you should also check them but refraining from doing laundry for a 24 to 48-hour period from the flushing is recommended.


Conditions may occur that require more frequent flushing of hydrants. Signs are posted in advance.

If you are experiencing water issues over 48 hours after the hydrant flushing or any other time during the year, please call the Village Office during normal business hours at 845-279-3760 or email the Village Clerk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.