The City of Franklin Water Department and Fire Department personnel will be flushing fire hydrants in the Franklin and Rocky Grove area starting from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, and each day until the job is complete.
Residents may experience cloudy or discolored water during flushing of hydrants in their area and the city asks to please them to let the cold water run until it clears up.
The city apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause their residents.
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