The hydrant testing-flushing program is important to the maintenance of the city’s water distribution system.

Amy MatzkeStaff WriterThe Town of Blacksburg began conducting fire hydrant flushing and testing yesterday, potentially affecting some Blacksburg apartment complexes.Routine maintenance testing started ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Fire hydrant testing in Springfield will begin on Monday. Tests are set to take place each weekday through July 31. They will be conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on ...

Firefighters need a reliable source of pressurized water from fire hydrants to battle blazes, and regulations exist that mandate minimum pressure for hydrants.

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) – The City of Bismarck’s Public Works Utility Operations Department is set to begin fire hydrant testing and maintenance, with crews working weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fire hydrants are all around, with different shapes and sizes popping up around the world. For most in the United States the familiar bright red pipe sticking out of the ground is a sign that if a ...

Each year, the Alpharetta Fire Department begins inspecting fire hydrants around the city. Now through November residents will see firefighters throughout the community making sure all hydrants are ...

COLUMBIA - The Columbia Fire Department is conducting their annual testing of fire hydrants around Columbia. The tests are done every year to ensure the hydrants will function in emergency situations.

HICKORY, N.C. — Neighbors in Hickory are expressing their frustrations due to firefighters testing fire hydrants. According to the Hickory Record, the testing has caused the water to turn brown for ...

The Cape Girardeau Fire Department warned the public they might see discoloration in their water after starting annual hydrant testing. According to an email sent out by Battalion Chief Norman Baker, ...

The City is responsible for more than 16 000 fire hydrants throughout Calgary (those on located on public land). We respond to hydrants that have been damaged or need repairs, and in partnership with ...