The City of Swift Current's Infrastructure & Operations Division will begin hydrant flushing as of midnight tonight.

Hydrant flushing will start in areas neighbouring to the hospital, downtown area, and the south side of the City, with the program being performed during the night.

Other residential areas of the City will be completed during the daytime with the estimated time of complete taking two weeks.

The City is warning residents the flushing may cause some discoloration of water, and residents are asked to run the cold water tap in their bathtubs for a few minutes to clear the discoloration if this occurs.