Fire hydrants may look stubby and humble —and attract a lot of attention from dogs — but keeping them functional is critical ...

As extreme heat continues in New York City, many are resorting to opening fire hydrants to cool down. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is asking New Yorkers to request spray caps from ...

See a fire hydrant that's not red or yellow? It isn’t random. Here’s what hydrant colors signal about water flow and why firefighters rely on them.

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo City Council has approved the replacement and repair of 70 fire hydrants around the ...

A fire hydrant is part of the landscape, something your eye may just slide past. Like a light post or mailbox, it is expected to be just off the curb of a street. That makes them easy to ignore or to ...

COLORADO SPRINGS — They are crucial pieces of fire fighting equipment that we see all over town, but we don’t often think about them until disaster strikes. We’re talking about fire hydrants. But who ...

City leaders are calling it unacceptable. On Wednesday, Detroit Fire Department members displayed a vandalized hydrant where thieves removed the brass stem inside.

The City of Washington will begin flushing and testing fire hydrants starting Monday, May 18.City officials say residents may notice temporary drops in water pr ...

Richmond Heights has had a few problems when it comes to finding a contractor to repaint hundreds of municipal fire hydrants. In August 2025 they contracted the lowest bidder, Dugger Acquisitions, for ...

A boil water advisory is in effect for customers in Gunters Landing, Buck Island and the Claysville area after a truck hit a ...

If discoloration happens, the announcement says to run cold water for 5 to 10 minutes or until the water is clear.