Fire Hydrant Testing

The Hattiesburg Fire Department will launch its annual fire hydrant testing program starting Monday, November 18. This program ensures compliance with the Mississippi State Rating Bureau’s requirements and plays a critical role in maintaining fire readiness and public safety.

Why is Hydrant Testing Important?
Hydrant testing evaluates the pressure and flow of every fire hydrant within Hattiesburg city limits. These inspections are essential for:

Ensuring hydrants are in proper working order.
Maintaining the city’s Class 3 fire rating.
Enhancing the department’s ability to respond effectively to emergencies.

What to Expect During Testing
Residents in the areas being tested may experience the following:

Temporary water disruptions: Low pressure or discolored water are normal during testing.
Traffic detours: Roadblocks or detours may occur as crews work on hydrants.

If you experience extended water service issues or persistent discoloration, please contact 601-545-4500.

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

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