Middletown’s Public Works Department is conducting hydrant flushes over the next two weeks. During flushes, residents may notice reduced water pressure and flow or a discoloration of water. This will clear up after running the water for a little while. Hydrant flushing is necessary to ensure water quality and avoid rusty water in situations where there is a high demand for water due to a firefighting effort or water main break. For more news from across the Shenandoah Valley, click here.