PUTNAM --- The Kochek Company of Putnam recently performed a hydrant flushing demo using Kochek’s Hydrant Maintenance products for the Putnam Water Pollution Control Authority.   The demo showed how to safely flush, diffuse and de-chlorinate the hydrant water during an annual flushing campaign.  The Hydro-Hitch line was used during this demonstration showing the ease of use of these products having storz and camlock connections.  The benefits of using this line are; all the connections and accessories are quick connections and discharge is controlled and focused within the back portion of a utility vehicle.  The Hydro-Hitch slides into the back of a class #3 hitch receiver.

Attending from Putnam Water Pollution Control Authority were Jerry Beausoleil, director of Public Works, Mike Blackmar, WPCA Maintenance Division Chief; Bill Dietz and Scott Lefebvre, Maintenance personnel.  The Kochek Co.  was represented by Greg Kozey, CEO, Charlie Kozey, President, Dave Matthews, director of Marketing, and Lou Thomas, Director of Corporate Sales, as well as the sales team.  

Hydrant flushing is critical to the water main infrastructure within a district.  Older mains have a tendency to build up scale and iron deposits restricting the water flow and available water for the customer and essential in an emergency.  At the completion of the demonstration the Kochek Company donated over $ 4,000 in equipment to the Putnam Water Pollution Control Authority which included 2 complete Hydro-Hitch units, Aqua-D-Chlor and Steamer Port Diffuser.  The Kochek Company previously donated 19 Storz Valves to the Town for use in the Industrial Park area.  The valves allow the fire departments to attach fire engine pumpers to a hydrant in a more efficient manner.

“The Town of Putnam is very thankful for the donation to the Water Pollution Control Authority.  The generosity of Greg Kozey and The Kochek Company will allow more efficient hydrant flushing and better control of the large flow of water during this process," said Beausoleil.