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 ...

LITTLE ROCK -- During the month of April, the Little Rock Fire Department, in coordination with Central Arkansas Water (CAW), will be conducting the first phase of the year 2011 flow-and-drain tests ...

Sherwood Fire Department to test public fire hydrants in April SHERWOOD The Sherwood Fire Department, in cooperation with Central Arkansas Water (CAW), this month will be conducting the first phase of ...

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 ...

For Lubbock firefighters the "never-ending" task of making sure hydrants work goes with their regular duties and begins each spring like clockwork. They avoid testing hydrants during cold months to ...