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

Brenda Gammon, director/superintendent of Region 9, said, “It's devastating to us here at Region 9. We should be able to take ownership within the next month, but we will not be able to occupy the ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Jan. 11 Instagram post (direct link, archived link) claims to show a costly and empty rainbow-painted fire hydrant across the street from a row of homes engulfed in flames. “No water, but look ...