Fire, Water Departments Test Fire Hydrants in More Neighborhoods

 Another batch of fire hydrants will be tested by Cartersville's Fire and Water departments this week.

Residents along parts of Buckingham Court, Glen Cove Drive, Waterford Drive and Stonehenge Court can expect to see crews on their streets on Monday, July 8.

The entire schedule is listed at the end of this article.

Since hydrants do not get used on a regular basis, testing the hydrants helps identify any problems so they can be corrected, saving the Fire Department valuable time in the event of a fire. Accurate and current hydrant flow data also effects the communities insurance rating that has a direct bearing on the cost of residential and commercial insurance policies.  Common problems include obstruction by shrubs, out of service valves, caps that cannot be removed, inadequate water pressure, insufficient water supply or broken lines.  Testing of fire hydrants also has a long-term benefit, as it reduces iron deposits in the water system.    

 Cartersville has more than 1,400 hydrants and its goal is to test one-fifth of them each year in a five-year rotation.

Testing will always take place Monday through Thursday and will be completed by noon to allow ample time for any challenges that are encountered. Signs with dates will be placed in the applicable areas prior to testing, phone messages will be sent out using the Connect CTY system and the media will receive the schedules ahead of time.     

Occasionally, testing the hydrants does stir up some sediment in the pipes, causing some minor discoloration in your tap water.  If this happens, the water is perfectly safe for drinking, but the city advises you to run your water until it is clear prior to washing any laundry.

Hydrants being tested in the upcoming week:

July 8

• 3 Buckingham CT
• 13 Buckingham CT
• 19 Buckingham CT
• 25 Glen Cove DR
• 35 Glen Cove DR
• 55 Glen Cove DR
• 65 Glen Cove DR
• 85 Glen Cove DR
• 502 Waterford Dr.
• 4 Stonehenge CT
• 14 Stonehenge CT

July 9

• 506 Waterford Dr.
• 4 Tramore CT
• 13 Tramore CT
• 510 Waterford Dr
• 7 Westchester DR
• 7 Devon CT
• 6 Sterling CT
• 22 Sterling CT
• 11 Westchester DR
• 21 Westchester DR
• 29 Westchester DR
• 40 Westchester DR

July 10

• 13 Hastings DR
• 7 Hastings DR
• 1 Oxford DR
• 8 Oxford DR
• 15 Oxford DR
• 16 Oxford CT
• 19 Oxford DR
• 3 Bristol CT
• 25 Hastings DR
• 7 Limerick CT
• 15 Limerick CT
• 6 Bedford CT
• 12 Bedford CT

July 11

• 13 Durey CT
• 1 Hampton Ln & Waterford Dr.
• 528 Waterford Dr
• 534 Waterford Dr.
• 7 Hampton LANE
• 15 Hampton DR
• 30 Hampton LANE
• 10 Ardmore Ct.
• 18 Ardmore Ct
• 9 Cromwell Ct.
• 1 London Ct.
• 5 London Ct.