Residents in the Bluffton and Hardeeville areas may have noticed discolored water at their taps this week as Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority conducted routine hydrant flow testing across the area.
Here’s why these tests were conducted and what residents should know about BJWSA operations through the end of 2025:
What is hydrant flow testing?
From Monday, Dec. 8, through Friday, Dec. 12, BJWSA conducted hydrant flow tests between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Testing ensures that hydrants are capable of providing adequate water flow and pressure during emergencies. Inspections take around 10 minutes per hydrant and are conducted annually…