Mar 25, 2021

Fire hydrant testing in west Hays Friday

Posted Mar 25, 2021 9:41 PM
Hays firefighters test and inspect a fire hydrant. (File photo)
Hays firefighters test and inspect a fire hydrant. (File photo)

City of Hays

The Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Friday in the area from Highway 183 Alt. to Fort St. between 27th St. and Seventh St.

This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually.

Inspecting fire hydrants ensures that the valves operate properly and that there is no damage or obstructions that will prevent or interfere with the prompt use of fire hydrants in an emergency.

Firefighters are also checking the pressure and volume of water mains in each neighborhood for firefighting purposes.