Hattiesburg, Mississippi – The Hattiesburg Fire Department will start its annual fire hydrant testing program on Monday, November 18, across the city to comply with Mississippi State Rating Bureau requirements.
“Hydrant testing is an essential part of maintaining our fire readiness and ensuring public safety,” said Fire Chief Sherrocko Stewart. “Our crews will follow a detailed schedule, covering assigned areas each week until all hydrants have been tested.”
Each fire station is assigned specific blocks of hydrants to test throughout the city. A weekly schedule will be made public, and crews will continue working through their assigned areas until testing is complete.
This testing evaluates the pressure and flow of every hydrant within Hattiesburg city limits to meet state standards for fire protection and helps maintain the department’s Class 3 fire rating.
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, low pressure or discolored water for an extended period of time should call 601-545-4500.
A list of frequently asked questions and an updated weekly schedule of test sites (posted each Friday) will be available below and on the City and Fire Department’s Facebook pages.
The schedule is subject to change based on emergency call volume and weather, with public notifications made as needed.
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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 November 18 – November 24, 2024
Station 1
- Adeline St
- Atlanta St
- Bouie St
- Brooklane Dr
- Camp St
- Columbia
- Concart St
- East 10th St
- East 6th St
- East 7th St
- East 8th St
- East 9th St
- Eva St
- Evergreen Ln
- Fuller St
- Green St
- Hardy St
- Main St
- Mable
- Mamie St
- McCleod
- Memphis St
- Miller St
- Mobile St
- New Orleans St
- O’Ferrall St
- Poplar Row
- Ridgeway Ln
- S17th
- S18th
- S19th
- San Antonio
- St Paul
- Tennessee
- West 4th
- West 5th
- West 7th
- Whitney St
- Xavier
Station 2
- Amos St
- Annie Christie Dr
- Baxter St
- Blankenship Cir
- Bonhomie Apartments
- Bonhomie Rd
- Broadway Dr
- Burketts Creek
- Byron St
- Chambliss Dr
- Chapel Rd
- Cherry St
- Chestnut Ave
- Claiborne Ave
- Cloverleaf Mall
- Coleman St
- Collins St
- Country Club Rd
- County/ Tommy King
- Cypress St
- Dixie Pine
- Edwards St
- Everest St
- Evans St
- Fairway Dr
- Franklin St
- Frontage Rd
- Grace Ct
- Graham Ave
- Guy Eaton St
- Hattiesburg St
- Holly Dr
- Jessie Brown St
- Lafayette Ave
- Lilac St
- Lincoln Rd
- Longino Rd
- Lurline St
- Magnolia Ave
- McCall St
- McInnis Loop
- Parkdale Dr
- Reca St
- Rouse Rd
- Service Dr
- Shelton Ave
- St Claire Parkway
- Tuscan Ave
- Vernon Dahmer
- Wisteria Dr
Station 3
- Academy Dr
- Barkley Rd
- Brady Rd
- Central School Rd
- Cactus St
- Continental Blvd
- Cox St
- Dawson St
- David St
- Douglas St
- Edwards St
- First St
- Hood Rd
- James St
- JM Tatum Industrial Dr
- Langston Rd
- Malcolm St
- McInnis Springs Rd
- Monroe St
- N Chancellor
- N Hattiesburg
- Old Airport Rd
- Old Hwy 49
- Palmer Cir
- Perry St
- Phoenix Cir
- Quality Dr
- Ralston Rd
- Satchel Rd
- Singletary Dr
- Stepts Ave
- Stokes Dr
- Sullivan Dr
- WL Runnels Industrial Dr
Station 4
- 4th St
- Broad St
- Brookwood Dr
- Georgia Ave
- Hardy St
- Hutchinson St
- Morningside Dr
- N 36th Ave
- N 37th Ave
- New Haven Dr
- Pearl St
- Providence St
- Quinn St
- Service Dr
- Southernhills Dr
- Thornhill Dr
- Virginia Dr
- W 4th St
Station 5
- Abbie Ln
- Alcorn Ave
- Arledge St
- Bernard Ave
- Beta St
- Bushman St
- Charles St
- Corrine St
- Currie
- Cypress Ave
- E Front St
- E Hardy
- E Pine St
- Elizabeth
- Franklin Ave
- George
- Hall Ave
- Jersey
- Katie Ave
- Laurel Ave
- Magnolia Ave
- May Ave
- Milton Barns
- Newman St
- Nr Burger Dr
- Pauline Ave
- Penton St
- Putnam
- Rose Ave
- Rudy Ave
- Spencer St
- Vernon St
- W Pine St
- W Railroad St
- Willis Ave
- Williams St
Station 6
- 4th St
- 28th
- 34th
- 35th
- 36th
- 37th
- 38th
- 39th
- 40th
- Bellmont
- Carlisle
- Charles Ln Dr
- Championship Ln
- Chesterfield
- Churchill
- Comanche
- Doleac
- Dovercliff
- Eagles Walk
- Forrest Ave
- Grand
- Hillendale
- Jamestown
- Kensington
- Laramie
- Leeds
- Lincoln
- Lynnwood
- Mackwood
- Magnolia
- Mandalay
- Mable
- Manchester
- Mesa
- Montague
- Monterrey
- Navajo
- N Haven Dr
- Oak Grove Rd
- Park
- Pearl
- Pine Haven Cir
- Pinehaven Dr
- Prince George
- Quail Hollow
- Raphael
- Sioux
- Southern Miss Dr
- Sussex
- Till Tree
- W Memorial Dr
- Warwick
- Williamsburg
- Woodbine
- Woodland Hills
Station 7
- Abbeywood Ln
- Bellair Dr
- Belfort Dr
- Berkshire Dr
- Bedford Rd
- Briar Cliff Dr
- Brookhollow Blvd
- Bryant Dr
- Canal Dr
- Carrie Rd
- Comanche Dr
- Crestwood Dr
- Darby Rd
- Dogwood Dr
- Fairmont Pl
- Forrest Hill Dr
- Heatherwood Dr
- Honeysuckle Dr
- Jamestown
- Kirkwood Dr
- Lakeland Dr
- Lesley Ln
- Lexinginton Cir
- Lincoln Rd
- Linden Ct
- Longwood Dr
- Medical Park
- Merianne Dr
- Natalie Ln
- Nellwood Dr
- Oakwood Dr
- Pinehills Dr
- Queensland Dr
- Shadow Wood Dr
- Sharmont Dr
- Southaven Dr
- Southern Pointe Pkwy
- Stephens Ln
- Summit Ridge
- S Founders Way
- S 34th
- S 40th
- Victoria
- Vintage Park
- Waterford
- Whispering Pines Blvd
- Wildwood Trace
- Windgate
- Wheeless Cir
- Woodhaven Cir
Station 8
- Asbury Cir
- Cottage Dr
- Coca Cola Ave
- Cross Creek Pkwy
- East Hospital Dr
- Franklin Rd
- Galloway Blvd
- Hospital Dr West
- Hwy 98 West
- King Rd
- Lamar Blvd
- Lake Forgetful
- Methodist Hospital Blvd
- Millsaps Dr
- Turtle Creek Dr
- Weathersby Rd
Station 9
- Aztec St
- Blackwell Blvd
- Breckenridge Dr
- Broadacres
- Brookline Dr
- Classic Dr
- Convention Center
- Country Club Ln
- Frontage Rd
- Gateway Dr
- Golf Course Rd
- Hazel St
- Irma St
- J Ed Turner Dr
- Lakeview Rd
- N 31st Ave
- Pinetree Dr
- Raspberry Ln
- Rawls Springs Loop
- Stanley St