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 ...

Topeka officials Tuesday demonstrated some recently acquired equipment expected to enhance the flow of information about the water power of fire hydrants.City spokesman David Bevens said the city paid ...

The Beckley Fire Department will be full flow testing all of the city’s hydrants this month. Testing will be conducted between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday each week. Each of the more ...

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 ...