![]() ![]() “Like Albertsons, all of their hydrants are painted red because it’s for that property specifically.” “Red is the worst and it’s under 500 gallons per minute with the exception of a yard hydrant,” he said. Red hydrants, according to Lewis, are typically dedicated to one specific structure. The point is, you would need a higher flow for something like Evergreen or the school, than you would for a single family home.” In residential areas, it’s yellow or orange. “If you go up north to Blagg Road you will see the blue ones all the way out to the middle school and the Evergreen facility,” he said. International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4068 President Justin Snow said larger commercial structures typically have a blue bonnet nearby. Residents will know just by noticing the color of the hydrant bonnet closest to their home.” We are very fortunate and there’s been a lot of upgrades within the systems to increase those flows. There are good sections in the north, south and central Pahrump. “Different areas have different flows and depending on where you live, it can vary greatly as far as what the pressures are. Orange and red bonneted hydrants are both considered marginally adequate and inadequate.įire Chief Scott Lewis said water levels in the town’s aquifer determine where the best flows are located in the community. Those living near a blue bonnet hydrant should be relieved to know that it’s deemed the highest performing hydrant with water flows topping 1,500 gallons of water per minute (GPM).Ī green bonnet is also deemed as good water flow from 1,000 to 1,499 GPM’s. Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue follows the National Fire Protection Agency’s hydrant color codes, where the color of the top of the hydrant or “bonnet” actually dictates the hydrant’s level of performance. Unauthorized hydrant usage is a serious matter and will incur a Theft of Water charge to anyone proven to have opened a hydrant without Hixson Utility permission.A drive around the Pahrump Valley will reveal a number of blue, green, orange and red fire hydrant bonnets along roadways, but they’re more than just decoration. You can leave a message after-hours and a supervisor will return your call as quickly as possible. ![]() If you are aware of someone attempting to connect to a fire hydrant in the district, or you are concerned that a hydrant is currently being used by an unauthorized individual/contractor, please call us immediately at (423) 877-3513. If you feel a hydrant is in need of painting, please give us a call. Please do not attempt to paint a hydrant a different color or repaint the existing color. If you see a large volume of water flowing from a hydrant, and there are Hixson Utility trucks and/or employees nearby, flushing is likely taking place.įire hydrants are painted a variety of colors that are used by the local fire department to determine the hydrant's fire-fighting capability. Flushing is done for multiple reasons - to ensure the hydrant is operating, to ensure there is adequate water flow in case of a fire, and to remove sedimentation that may have built up in water pipes. Most noticeable to the public is hydrant flushing. You can call us (423) 877-3513.Īs fire hydrants are a critical part of the Hixson Utility distribution network, routine maintenance is needed to ensure the system is functioning properly. If you or your organization is in need of a temporary water source, feel free to call our office to inquire about a hydrant meter. These are typically used for construction purposes. Hixson Utility maintains a stock of hydrant meters that are available for temporary usage. ![]() There are five fire departments authorized to pull water from these hydrants - Chattanooga Fire Department, Red Bank Fire Department, Soddy-Daisy Fire Department, Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department, and Sequoyah Volunteer Fire Department. Absolutely NO access to hydrants is allowed to private individuals and/or companies without authorization from Hixson Utility. Failure to comply with this standard may subject the offender to a Theft of Water charge. Any individual or contractor accessing a fire hydrant in Hixson Utility's service area MUST have an authorized hydrant meter and permission from Hixson Utility to be using the meter. Occasionally you may see other individuals or contractors accessing these hydrants. In addition to fire department personnel accessing these hydrants in times of need, you may also see Hixson Utility employees (wearing blue "HUD" clothing) accessing them to perform routine maintenance. Hixson Utility provides water to a number of hydrants in our service area. Fire hydrants are an essential tool for our local fire departments. ![]()
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