PORTLAND (WGME) – The Portland Water District is suing a company it says accessed a city fire hydrant without permission, leading to multiple water main breaks in South Portland. Last August, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The City of McFarland Water Department says the annual fire hydrant flushing helps clear sediment from water mains and keep the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. St. Helena is trying to clear up its water with dozens of taps coming out brown for days. "This one was pink! This one is really ...

Ellettsville residents may notice cloudy or discolored water this Wednesday as routine fire hydrant testing stirs up sediments in the town’s water supply. No need to fear; the water isn’t toxic, but ...

Two northern Mecklenburg County towns, Huntersville and Cornelius, are testing and doing maintenance on fire hydrants. Hydrant inspections in Hickory to cause discolored tap water It’s done every year ...

TINLEY PARK, Ill. (AP) — Two suburban Chicago men were looking for some winter recreation when they built a backyard ice rink, but they landed in hot water when they tapped into a fire hydrant to get ...

HICKORY, N.C. — Hickory firefighters will begin their annual fire hydrant inspections on March 30, continuing through May 30. With more than 2,000 hydrants in the city, crews will be working mainly on ...

It’s done every year to ensure they’re working. During testing, water pressure may briefly drop, and the water may change color. If that happens, firefighters recommend running cold water for a few ...