Entries Tagged Hydrant Flushing

Earl Stewman and his crew battle Alaska’s elements to maintain public safety and keep their city’s fire hydrants in working order.

The Hydro-Guard HG-6 is the perfect solution for temporary or emergency flushing needs.

In this week’s news briefs, in the ongoing effort to conserve treated water, a California city finds a way to significantly limit how much water is lost to storm sewers during hydrant flushing, and a Florida city nears the end of a 12-year consent order to reduce overflows

In 2014, the city of Napa, California, experienced a 6.0 magnitude earthquake, which caused about a year’s worth of water main breaks in just six days.

Firefighters in Nova Scotia investigate how dozens of fish got through a hydrant’s strainers.

This video offers a step-by-step tutorial that will help your municipality establish a regular inspection and flushing program

In 2016, Louisville Water will spend $21 million to inspect, repair and replace water mains in its service area.

An Arkansas fire department pays for the water it used for training excercises after failing to notify the local water utility

From assisting with flow tests to painting fire hydrants, students lend a helping hand while learning on the job

Water conservation and a regularly updated master plan help a Texas military town keep up with growth and deliver efficient, high-quality service

Marietta Water has earned repeated First Place awards for excellence in quality and service, using ordinary tactics, executed with great finesse