CHARLTON – Hydrant flow testing will be conducted at approximately 9 p.m. Wednesday in and around Trolley Crossing Road. The procedure will include testing the operation and capacity of hydrants in ...

Before you begin flow testing, ask the water utility for a hydrant map that shows a diagram of the water-supply system. Reviewing the system layout lets the tester understand the underground water ...

PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Utility Board will flow test fire hydrants, starting Monday. The tests are needed to determine the amount of water that can be safely accessed from a hydrant during ...

Last month, we explained that without a clear understanding of flow rates from pressurized hydrants, firefighting operations that rely on them as a water source can turn into reckless gambles instead ...