The test is used to determine the water flow rate available from a hydrant for a fire emergency, borough officials said.

It's easy to take fire hydrants for granted and assume that they're all the same. But there's a code that dictates the colors ...

The city says, the goal of hydrant testing is to ensure a reliable water source in the event of a fire, verify the operation of the hydrant, and identify areas of the distribution system that may ...

“The ‘National Fire Protection Association’ has some recognized color standards for hydrants across the country,” said operations chief Eric Greaser of the Smith county ESD 2. In many municipalities, ...

Crews demonstrated the process on Friday, inspecting hydrants to ensure smooth operation, proper water flow, and no leaks ... their commitment to rigorous testing to prevent similar incidents ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Rules are now finalized to enforce West Virginia’s law on hydrant inspections, testing and maintenance. The state’s Public Service Commission recently entered its ...