Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Monday, November 27, 20230, the Hattiesburg Fire Department will begin annual testing for all fire hydrants throughout the City. This is a maintenance requirement set forth by the Mississippi State Rating Bureau that meets the state’s standards for fire protection and assesses the pressure and flow of every hydrant within the City’s purview.
Each station and shift crew will be assigned hydrants in blocks of the City at a time. Fire officials believe that the process will take at least three full weeks, but have scheduled a fourth for any weather or operational delays.
“Testing not only helps us maintain our Class 3 fire rating but allows us to assess any operational and maintenance needs each year,” said Fire Chief Sherrocko Stewart. “We work with both the Water and Sewer Department and the City’s Engineering Department to maintain the integrity of the water lines and fire hydrants,” said Fire Chief Sherrocko Stewart.
The department’s fire rating was upgraded from a 4 to a 3 in the summer of 2020.
Residents in these areas may encounter blocked roads or traffic detours during this time – as well as low water pressure or discolored water. These are typical side effects of hydrants being flushed during testing. Residents who experience loss of service or an elongated time of low pressure or discolored water should call 601-545-4500.
A list of frequently asked questions and a weekly schedule of test sites (updated each Friday) is accessible at https://www.hattiesburgms.com/news-updates/hattiesburgs-annual-fire-hydrant-testing-begins-november-27/. This information will also be accessible on both the City and the Fire Department’s Facebook pages.
The schedule may be adjusted due to call volume and weather but notice to the public will be prioritized.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is my water pressure low?
A: Your water pressure may be low due to the flushing of fire hydrants, which lowers the water pressure in the area that is being tested. This issue will be resolved once flushing is completed.
Q: Why is my water discolored?
A: Water discoloration or turbid water is caused by the stirring of sedimentation in the water main when hydrants are flushed.
Q: What should I do if my residence has discolored water?
A: Run faucets within your home for a few minutes or until the water becomes clear.
Q: If water is discolored, is it safe for consumption?
A: Yes. The discoloration is caused by harmless mineral deposits that settle in the water main and are stirred during the flushing activity.
Q: Is it OK to wash laundry when water is discolored?
A: No. Please run all water inside the home for approximately 15 minutes or until the water clears. You should check water clarity by capturing a sample from the washing machine in a clear glass or container. If water is cloudy or discolored, please do not wash the laundry. If your clothes become discolored due to cloudy water, do not put them in the drier. First, run a cycle of water through your machine and rewash discolored clothes.
Weekly Schedule of Testing Areas
This list will be updated every Friday until complete, with the newest streets added to the top of the list. The schedule may be adjusted due to call volume and weather.
Week of December 15 – December 22, 2023
STATION 1
Redus Street
Geneva Street
Gravel Street
Kinnard Street
Short Kinnard Street
Clark Street
Old Hwy 42
STATION 3
Elks Lake Road
The Village at Beverly
Phoenix Circle
Clementine Avenue
Booker Washington Avenue
Palmers Circle
Progress Street
Ezekiel Street
Deas Avenue
Herrin Avenue
Monroe Street
Dawson Street
South Washington Avenue
Douglas Street
Malcolm Street
South Chancellor Avenue
Mt Olive Drive
Jackson Wood Court
South Hattiesburg Avenue
Hwy 98 E
Quality Drive
Arena Drive
Hwy 49 South
Stokes Drive
WL Runnels Industrial Drive
STATION 5
Jersey Street
Currie Street
Irene Street
Jennie Avenue
Newman Street
Buschman Street
Milton Barnes Avenue
Duke Avenue
Cosmic Drive
John Street
Charles Street
Rosa Avenue
Woodland Court
May Avenue
Fredna Avenue
Francis Street
J C Killingworth Drive
Royal Street
Beta Avenue
Alpha Avenue
E Pine Street
W Pine Street
Bay Street
Southern Avenue
Hall Avenue
Ronie Street
Rebecca Avenue
Walnut Street
Dabbs Street
STATION 8
Oak Grove Road
Lamar Boulevard
Weeping Willow Circle
Rambling Rose Lane
Twin Oaks Lane
Highway 98
Cross Creek Parkway
Fairfield Drive
W Park Drive
Coca Cola Street
Park Place
4600 Hardy Street
STATION 9
Hwy 49 N
Week of December 11, 2023
STATION 1
Geneva Street
Reddus Street
Larken Street
Gravel Street
Clark Street
Short Kinnard
Kinnard
Scott Street
Dewey Street
Coit Street
Gussie Street
Fairley Street
Atlanta Street
Mobile Street
Julian Street
Inez Street
East 10th Street
Flowers Street
Lula Avenue
Mildred Street
Heiddle Street
Old Highway 42
STATION 3
Mcinnis Springs Road
1st Street
Cactus Street
Davidson Street
Laura Street
Benton Drive
N Chancellor Road
N Washington Avenue
Perry Street
Cox Street
N Hattiesburg Avenue
Annie Lane
Selma Lane
Railroad Avenue
Att Avenue
Taylor Avenue
Hood Road
Gasaway Loop
STATION 4
N 29th Avenue
Glenn Drive
Windham Circle
N 31st Avenue
N 30th Avenue
Hillside Drive
Montrose Avenue
N 28th Avenue
Foxfire Drive
Sims Road
Campbell Drive
Service Drive
Duane Street
City Park Circle
Dixie Avenue
N 19 Avenue
Kimball Avenue
N 20 Avenue
Venetian Way
Emerson Drive
N 26th Avenue
Grace Avenue
W 5th Street
W 6th Street
W 7th Street
Oliver Street
Vickers Circle
Gray Avenue
Rawls Street
Meadowlane Drive
Lancaster Drive
Longstreet Drive
N 19th Avenue
N 31st Avenue
STATION 5
E. Laurel Avenue
Mcinnis Avenue
E. Hardy Street
Iren Street
Jersey Street
Currie Street
Roy Street
Roby Street
Duke Avenue
Edwards Street
Milton Barnes Avenue
Arledge Street
Aster Avenue
Cosmis Drive
N R Burger Drive
Franklin Street
Ruby Avenue
Dabbs Street
Fredna Avenue
Mat Avenue
Willis Avenue
Rosa Avenue
Charles Street
MLK Avenue
Francis Street
John Street
Katie Avenue
STATION 7
Timberton Drive
Troon Drive
St Andrews Drive
Dormach Drive
Saint Annes Drive
Gleneagles Drive
Club House Drive
S 40th Avenue
S 28th Avenue
ShadowWood
McInnis Loop
Cambridge Drive
Woodshire Drive
Hope Street
S 26th Avenue
40th Place
Waterford Road
S 34th Avenue
Southaven Drive
Kirkwood Road
Carrie Road
Pinehills Drive
Summit Ridge
Dogwood Drive
Redbud Kane
Holly Drive
Honeysuckle Drive
Pinehills Drive
Veterans Memorial
Shadt Lane
Melissa Lane
Elaine Circle
S 28th Avenue
Victoria Circle
Hope Drive
STATION 8
Lincoln Road
Oak Grove Road
Hwy 98
Hwy 98 Service Road
Lamar Boulevard
Cottage Drive
Franklin Road
Methodist Boulevard
Creekside Manor
Hamlet Drive
Milsaps Drive
Asbury Circle
East Hospital Drive
Galloway Boulevard
HWY 98 West
West Hospital Drive
STATION 9
Augusta Court
J Ed Turner Drive
Fairway Place
Lake Estates Drive
Lake Shore Drive
Seventeenth Place
Classic Drive
Classic Woods Drive
Alex Lane
Honors Lane
Medinah Drive
Brookline Drive
Pine Tree Drive
Beverly Hills Drive
Breckenridge Drive
Gateway Drive
Yellowstone Drive
Carlsbad Drive
Everglades Drive
Shelby Thames
Golf Course
Little Creek Drive
Hickory Hills Drive
Fair Lake Drive
Stanley Street
Irma Street
Aztec Street
Lakeview Road
Pritchard Street
N. 31st Avenue
Highway 49
Old Hwy 42
Week of December 4, 2023
STATION 1
East 2nd Street
East 3rd Street
Bouie Street
East 6th Street
East 7th Street
Memphis Street
East 8th Street
East 9th Street
Whitney Street
Fairley Street
Allen Street
E 3rd Street
Mable Street
Miller Street
College Street
Green Street
San Antonio Street
Xavier Street
St Paul Street
McLeod Street
Forrest Street
Eaton Street
Jackson Street
New Orleans Street
Mobile Street
Concart Street
Camp Street
Mamie Street
Adeline Street
O’ferral Street
Eva Street
Brooklane Drive
Service Drive
Forrest General
Adeline Street
Mimosa Lane
Greenbrier Place
Sierra Circle
Carriage Street
Velma Avenue
S 22nd Avenue
S 24th Avenue
Steven’s Drive
S 21st Avenue
S 17th Avenue
S 18th Avenue
S 19th Avenue
S 21th Avenue
S 22th Avenue
1st Terrace
2nd Terrace
3rd Terrace
Fuller Street
Ridgeway Lane
Woodhaven Drive
Pineview Drive
Evergreen Lane
STATION 2
Alice Drive
Bolewood Xing
Byron Street
Carter Drive
Clayton Place
Estelle Street
Fox Chase Drive
Julienne Place
Lincoln Road
Longue Vue Drive
Madison Place
Marie Street
Mcinnis Street
Mill Creek Place
Pickwick Place
Roosevelt Street
S 28th Avenue
Service Drive
Sunset Drive
Sutton Place
Velma Avenue
Washington Street
Windsor Drive
Whipsaw Loop
William Carey University
Cypress Avenue
Claiborne Avenue
Magnolia Avenue
Tuscan Avenue
Vernon Street
Penton Street
Franklin Street
Bernard Street
JC Killingsworth
Barry Street
Highland Avenue
Ellis Avenue
Dumas Avenue
Francis Street
Breland Street
Martin Luther King
Bowling Street
Ida Avenue
Cherry Street
Cedar Street
Arledge Street
Edwards Street
County Drive (Tommy King Drive)
Shelton Avenue
Lafayette Avenue
Tuscan Avenue
Magnolia Avenue
Claiborne Avenue
Cypress Avenue
STATION 3
Millpond Drive
Central school Road
Brady Road
Johnston Street
Barkley Road
PRCC
Milton Barnes Avenue
Travillion Road
Stepts Avenue
Academy Drive
Sullivan Drive
US Hwy 98 East
Arena Drive
JM Tatum Industrial Drive
- Runnels Ind drive
Stokes Drive
US Hwy 49
South Hills Drive
STATION 4
W 7th Street
Virginia Drive
Georgia Drive
W 4th Street
Southern Hills Drive
Service Drive/ Hillcrest Dorm
Century Park Dorm Parking Lot/ Rails for Trails start
W 4th Street/ Maintenance building
Pete Taylor Park
Beverly Hills Drive/Reserve at Long Pointe
Beverly Hills / Cottages
N 37th Avenue
Rosewood Drive
Pinnacle Drive
Hillside Drive
N 34th Avenue
Ivy Lane
Fernway Drive
HWY 42 Bypass
N 26th Avenue
Grace Avenue
Melwood Drive
W 7th Street
Meadowlane Drive
Lancaster Drive
Longstreet Drive
Music Drive
Midway Avenue
N 19th Avenue
Mixon Street
E Roberts Street
Glendale Avenue
Aztec Street
Providence Street
Service Drive
N 31st Avenue
Hardy Street
N 26th Avenue
Quinn Street
Pearl Street
4th Street
Broad Street
Park Avenue
Stadium Drive
Dearborne Street
Conti Street
Hutchinson Street
STATION 5
Rebecca Avenue
Elizabeth Avenue
Deason Avenue
Southern Avenue
S 28th Avenue
Arcadia Street
Johnson Avenue
Parker Street
Villa Verde
Velma Avenue
Eddy Street
Estelle Street
Windsor Drive
Marie Street
Hicks Street
Frisco Street
S 17th Avenue
Cloverleaf Center
Hall Avenue
Katie Street
John Street
Dabbs Street
Ronie Street
Walnut Street
Morton Street
STATION 6
S 34th avenue
Dover Cliff Road
Raphael Drive
Lincoln Road
Tiltree Road
Lynwood Circle
Sioux Lane
Monterrey Lane
Hillendale Drive
Laramie Circle
Laredo Drive
professional Parkway
Greenwood Place
Prince George Road
Williamsburg Road
Comanche Drive
Mesa Drive
Navajo Circle
Rushing Avenue
S 28th Avenue
Westhaven Drive
Northhaven Drive
Ray Guy Way
Forrest Avenue
Charles Lane
- Memorial Drive
- Memorial Drive
Southern Miss Drive
Eagle Walk
Essex Street
34th Avenue
31st Avenue
30th Avenue
29th Avenue
28th Avenue
STATION 7
Whispering Pines Boulevard
Loblolly Loop
N Founders Way
S Founders Way
Vintage Park
Glenneagles Drive
St Anne’s Drive
Bonhomie Road (south of WFS Tatum)
Honeysuckle Drive
Redbud Lane
Pinehills Drive
Melissa Lane
Elaine Circle
S 28th Avenue
Victoria Drive
Hope Drive
Richburg Road
Broadway Drive
Veterans Memorial
Parkway Boulevard
Medical Park
Thompson Park
Heatherwood Drive
Delond Place
Briarcliff Drive
Jamestown Road
Queensland Drive
Bedford Road
Fairmont Place
Darby Road
Wildwood Trace
Comanche Drive
S 40th Avenue
S 28th Avenue
Shadow Wood Drive
STATION 8
Jackson Road
Pioneer Road
Gravel Pit Road
Liberty Place
98 Place Boulevard
King Road
Lincoln Road
Oak Grove Road
Cottage Drive
Franklin Road
Methodist Boulevard
Creekside Manor
Hamlet Drive
Milsaps Drive
Asbury Circle
East Hospital Drive
West Hospital Drive
Galloway Boulevard
Hwy 98 West
Lake Forgetful
Cross Creek Parkway
STATION 9
Augusta Court
J Ed Turner Drive
Fairway Place
Lake Estates Drive
Lakeshore Drive
Seventeen Place
Classic Drive
Classic Woods Drive
Alex Lane
Honors Lane
Medinah Drive
Brookline Drive
Pine Tree Drive
Beverly Hills Drive
Breckenridge Drive
Gateway Drive
Yellowstone
Carlsbad
Everglades
Shelby Thames
Golf Course
Little Creek Drive
Hickory Hills Drive
Pine Tree Drive
Fair Lake Drive
Hwy 49
Campbell Drive
Ellis Drive
Shemper Drive
Beverly Hills Road
Bermuda Drive
Week of November 27, 2023
STATION 1
East 2nd Street
East Railroad Street
Bouie Street
East 6th Street
East 7th Street
Memphis Street
East 8th Street
East 9th Street
Whitney Street
Fairley Street
Allen Street
West/East 4th Street
West/East 5th Street
West/East 6th Street
West/East 7th Street
West/East 8th Street
N Main Street
Columbia Street
West Street
Broad Street/4th Street
S 10th /Corrine Street
S 1oth/ Adeline Street
S 10th/ Mamie Street
S 10th/ Concart Street
S 10th/ Camp Street
Concart Street
Camp Street
Mamie Street
Adeline Street
O’Ferral Street
STATION 2
McInnis Loop
Wisteria Drive
Country Club Road
Bonhomie Road
WSF Tatum Drive
Broadway Drive
Bonhomie Apartments
Holly Drive
Wyatt Street
St Claire Parkway
S Pines Drive
Chambliss Drive
Service Drive
Byron Street
Lincoln Road
Service Drive
Cloverleaf Mall
W Pine Street
Coleman Street
Everest Street
Baxter Street
Amos Street
Graham Avenue
Guy Eaton Street
Country Club Road
Frontage Road
Parldale Drive
Jessie Brown Street
Fairway Drive
VernonDahmer
Lilly Burney Street
WSF Tatum Drive
Millpond Drive
U.S. 49
Burketts Creek Drive
Edwards Street
Lilac Street
Hattiesburg Street
Pettigrew Street
Reca Street
Blankenship Circle
Grace Court
McCall Street
Dixie Pine Road
Lurlyne Street
Collins Street
Evans Street
Annie Christie Drive.
Collins Road
Longino Road
Chapel Road
Alder Lane
Resinall Facility
STATION 3
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport
Academy Drive
JM Tatum Industrial Drive
Old Airport Road
Sullivan Drive
Ralston Road
JM Tatum
Langston
Tatum Road
Satchel Road
US Hwy 98 E
Stokes Drive
US Hwy 49
Sullivan Drive
South Hills Drive
WL Runnels Drive
JM Tatum Drive
Arena Drive
Quality Drive
STATION 4
N 40th/Thornhill (Mark 6 Apts)
W 4th Street
N 39th Avenue
Brookwood Lane
Point O Woods Apts
Cassandra Apts
Eagle Drive
Juniper Drive
N 38th
N 37th
Hwy 42 bypass
n 25TH Avenue
Saucier Drive
Mohawk Street
McLelland Street
Cahal Street
Southview Drive
N 26th Avenue
Grace Avenue
Melwood Drive
W 7th Streeet
Meadowlane Drive
Lancastreeter Drive
Longstreet Drive
Music Drive
Midway Avenue
N 19th Avenue
Mixon Street
E Roberts Street
W Roberts Street
Glendale Avenue
Aztec Street
Providence Street
Hardy Street
26 Avenue
Quinn Street
Pearl Street
4th Street
Broad Street
STATION 5
James Street
Orchard Street
Shelby Street
Alcorn Avenue
Hall Avenue
Putnam Avenue
Eastside Avenue
Finlo Drive
W Pine Street
63rd Street
64th Street
Corinne Street
Emerald Drive
W Scooba Street
W Florence Street
Braodway Drive
Humble Avenue
S 17th Avenue
Crestview Drive
Cloverleaf Center
W Royal Street
Harrell Street
E Florence Street
E Scobba Street
W Pine Avenue
Broadway Drive
Corinne Street
W Railroad
STATION 6
- 34th Avenue
Donwood Place
Southampton Road
Cherokee Cir
Arlington
Mamie Street
South 28th
S 35th Avenue
S 36th Avenue
W Adeline Street
Beverly Lane
S 38th Avenue
Belle Wood Drive
Mandalay Drive
Canterbury Drive
Longwood Court
Woodland Hills Drive
Woodbine Lane
Hillendale Drive
Jeff Davis Circle
Huntindon Road
Fairlane Drive
Colonial Place
Jamestown Road
Camp Street
Medical Boulevardd
Crestmont Avenue
Brookwood Drive
Delwood Drive
Westover Drive
Plaza Drive
Carlisle Street
Oak Grove Road
Thornhill Drive
Montague Boulevard
Hardy Street 4400-3100
Mable Street
Pearl Street
N 36th Avenue
N 37th Avenue
N 38th Avenue
N 39th Avenue
N 40th Avenue
Ross Boulevard
N 34th Avenue
N 35th Avenue
W 4th Street
Fraternity Drive
Pearl Street
Hardy Street
Championship Lan e
- 4th Street
- 37th Avenue
Montague Boulevard
Pinehaven Circle
Fraternity Drive
Morningside Drive
MK Turk Circle
Golden Eagle Avenue
STATION 7
Veterans Memorial Drive
Hodge Road
Jervis Mims Road
Poplar Road
Bonhomie Road south of WFS Tatum Road
Stephens Lane
Bryant Drive
Lexington Cir
Oak wood Drive
Springwood Drive
Cottonwood Drive
Lakeland Drive
Woodhaven Drive
Neilwood Drive
Trailwood Drive
Forrest Hill Drive
Creastwood Drive
S 40th Avenue
Canal Drive
Longwood Drive
Greenbriar Drive
Brookhollow Blvd
Dogwood Drive
Holly Drive
Berkshire Drive
Heatherwood Drive
Sharmont Drive
Chalmett Circle
Delond Place
Briarcliff Drive
Jamestown Road
Queensland Drive
Bedford Road
Fairmont Place
Darby Road
Wildwood Trace
Comanche Drive
S 40th Avenue
Linden Court
Merianne Drive
Lesley Lane
STATION 8
Hwy 98
Old Hwy 11
Lamar Boulevard
Lincoln Road Extension
Office Park Drive
Hwy 98 E
Turtle C reek Drive
Fairfield Drive
Millbranch Drive
Mayfair Road
Weathersby Road
Magnolia Drive
W Park Drive
Jackson Road
Shadow Lake Drive. Wedgewood Trace.
Shadow Ridge Road
Callaway Court
Calcutta Cove
Brookwood Terrace
Longwood Terrace
Wedgewood Circle
Waverly Court
Hwy 98
STATION 9
Augusta Court
J Ed Turner Drive
Fairway Place
Lake Estates Drive
Lakeshore Drive
17 Place
Classic Drive
Classic Woods Drive
Alex Lane
Classic Drive
Honors Lane
Medinah Drive
Brookline Drive
Pine Tree Drive
- Beverly Hills Road
Broadacres Drive
Lakwview
Convetion Center Plaza
Aruba Drive.
Aztec Street.
Bermuda Drive.
Beverly Hills Road.
Blue Gable Road
Campbell Drive
Campbell Lp
Campbell Scenic Drive
Gunnison Drive
Grenada Drive
Hwy 49 North
Gateway Drive
Classic Drive
Breckinridge Drive
Golf Course Road
W Hills Drive
Shelby Thames Drive
W Yellowstone
E Yellowstone
Carlsbad Drive
Everglades
N Beverly Hills
Blackwell Raspberry Lane
Convention Center
Broad Acres Drive