The Duluth Fire Department's annual fire hydrant testing program begins Monday continues through Oct. 29. The program will include visual inspection, light maintenance, static-pressure testing, and ...

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 ...

TIME FOR YOUR CHECK UP: Treat static pressure like a blood pressure test. Recording, diagnosing, communicating, and following-up on static pressure readings can help you explain hidden issues ...

There’s no doubt that water flow from at least one hydrant in Hempfield is sufficient to fight a fire. Maintenance crews on a recent March morning allowed water to gush from an open hydrant as part of ...