Hattiesburg Fire Department to Conduct Annual Hydrant Testing

Hattiesburg, Mississippi – On Monday, November 29, the Hattiesburg Fire Department will begin its annual program to test all fire hydrants across the City to meet requirements set by the Mississippi State Rating Bureau.

“Each station and crew is assigned hydrants in blocks of our City at a time,” said Asst. Fire Chief Danny Wade. “That list will be made public each week, and they will work through their street assignments until the work is complete. We anticipate the process to take two full weeks but have scheduled a third for any weather delays.”

This is a standard process that assesses the pressure and flow of every hydrant located within the city limits of Hattiesburg and helps meet the state’s standards for fire protection. It also aids in maintaining the department’s Class 3 fire rating. 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 below. 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.

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 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

On Friday, November 26, the list for the week of November 29 will be posted. This list will be updated every Friday until testing is complete, with the newest streets added to the top of the list. The schedule may be adjusted due to call volume and weather. The list is formatted by each station responsible for the work. To quickly find your street, use your browser’s find function (Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl + F)

December 6 – December 13

STATION 1

Old Hwy 42
Memphis Street
Redus Street
New Orleans Street
Geneva Street
Bouie Street
Gravel Street
Ferguson Alley
Clark Street
Bushman Alley
Kinnard Street
Fairley Street
Scott Street
Short 5th Street
Dewey Street
Short Kinnard
Atlanta Street
Mobile Street
Inez Street
Coit Street
E 10th Street
E 9th Street
E 8th Street
E 7th Street
E 6th Street
E 5th Street
Adeline Street
Mamie Street
Camp Street
Oferrall Street
Concart Street
S 12th Avenue
S 13th Avenue
S 14th Avenue
S 15th Avenue
S 16th Avenue
S 17th Avenue
Eva Street
Brooklane Drive
S 18th Avenue
S 19th Avenue
Fuller Street
Ridgeway Lane
Pineview Drive
Woodhaven Drive
Patton Avenue
S 20th Avenue
Evergreen Lane
S 21st Avenue
Stevens Drive
S 22nd Avenue
S 22nd Avenue Ext
S 23rd Avenue
S 24th Avenue
S 25th Avenue
49 service Drive
Estelle Street
Windsor Drive
Marie Street
Mimosa Lane
Velma Avenue
Parker Avenue
Forrest General parking lot
S 10th Avenue
S 11th Avenue
2nd Avenue
3rd Avenue
4th Avenue
5th Avenue
6th Avenue
7th Avenue
8th Avenue
Adeline Street
Mamie Street
Concart Street
Camp Street
Corrine Street
Hardy Street
Main Street
Green Street
College Street
West Street
Mable Street
West Street
Tennessee Street
McLeod Street
Miller Street
San Antonio Street
St Paul Street
Xavier Street
Hemphill Street
Forrest Street
Mobile Street
New Orleans Street
E 2nd Street
E 3rd Street
E 4th Street
E 5th Street
E 6th Street
E 7th Street
J. D. Randolph Street
Hwy 42
W 4th Street
W 5th Street
W 6th Street
W 8th Street
Columbia Street
Lake Street

STATION 2

Bonhomie Road
Broadway Drive
Byron Street
Chambliss Drive
Country Club Road
Fowler Street
Hill Street
Holly Drive
Houston Street
Hwy 49 (Service Drive 4)
Lincoln Road
McInnis Loop
Mill Creek Drive
Piedmont Park Apartments
Street Claire Pkwy
Stone Street
Tucker Street
US Hwy 11
Whetstone Loop
Whipsaw Street
Wisteria Drive
WSF Tatum Road
Wyatt Road
S Pines Drive
Cherry Street
Cedar Street
Claiborne Avenue
Magnolia Avenue
Tuscan Avenue
Shelton Avenue
County Drive
LaFayette Avenue
Cypress Avenue
Chestnut Avenue
Edwards Street
Lilac Street
Blankinship Circle
Reca Street
Hattiesburg Street
McCall Street
Grace Court
Dixie Pine Road
Longing Road
Collins Road
Rouse Road
Annie Christie Lane
Lurlyne Street
Evans Drive
Pettigrew Street
Franklin Street
William Carey Parkway, including campus
Tuscan Avenue
JC Killingsworth
Franklin Street
Bernard Street
Penton Street
Vernon Street
MLK Avenue
Country Club Road
Frontage Road
W Pine Street
Parkdale Drive
Fairway Drive
Lillie Burney Street
Luther Street
Bell Street
Ida Avenue
Ollie Street
Dossett Street
Bowling Street
Barry Street
Baxter Street
Highland Avenue
Broadway Drive
Cloverleaf Mall, south side
Jessie Brown Street
Fairway Drive
Carter Street
Coleman Street
Amos Street
Graham Street
Dumas Avenue
Ellis Avenue
Vernon Dahmer Avenue
Claiborne Avenue
Magnolia Avenue
Carey Court
Toney Drive
Cypress Avenue

STATION 3

Att Avenue
Taylor Avenue
Gasaway Loop
Hood Road
Barkley Road
Rouse Road
Edwards Street
Central School Road
Brady Road
Johnston Circle
Palmer Circle
Ezekiel Street
Progress Street
Dawson Street
Washington Avenue
Douglas Street
Malcomb Street
Chancellor Road
Monroe Street
Old Airport Road
Deas Avenue
Herrin Avenue
Railroad Avenue
Selma Lane
Annie Lane
Hattiesburg Avenue
Davidson Place
Clementine Avenue
Cactus Street
McInnis Springs Road
Jacksonwood Court
Phoenix Circle
Lincoln Street
Cox Street
Old Highway 98 E.
W L Runnels Industrial Drive
Stokes Drive
South Hills Drive
Sullivan Drive
Quality Drive
J M Tatum Drive
Academy Drive
Old Airport Road
Barnes Avenue
Elnora Knight Road
JM Tatum Industrial Drive
James Street
Langston Road
Ralston Road
Register Street
Satchel Road
Singletary Drive
Stepts Avenue
Sullivan Drive
Tatum Road
Travillion Road
Woodard Avenue

STATION 4

Beverly Hills Road (The Cottages, Reserve at Long Point)
N 37th Avenue
Rosewood Drive
Pinnacle Drive
Hillside Drive
N 34^th Avenue
Fernway Drive
N 31^st Avenue
N 30^th Avenue
Glenn Drive
Windham Circle
N 29^th Avenue
Montrose Avenue
N 28th Avenue
Foxfire Drive
Sims Road
Campbell Drive
McLain Drive
Hardwood Court
25th Avenue
Hardy Street
Broad Street
4th Street
Quinn Street
Pear Street
Hutchinson Avenue.
Lurty Avenue
Dearborne Street
Dixie Avenue
Park Avenue
Venetian Way
Emerson Drive
Saratoga Circle
Mable Street
Duane Street
City Park Circle
Conti Street
Stadium Drive
W 7^th Street
42 Bypass
Industrial Drive
N 26^th Avenue
Cahal Street
W 5^th Street
W 6^th Street
Vickers Circle
N 19^th Street
Providence Street
N 25^th Avenue
Saucier Drive
Midway Avenue
Music Drive
Grace Avenue
Mohawk Street
McLelland Street
Columbia Street
Short Columbia Street
Mixon Street
W Roberts Street
E Roberts Street
Aztec Street
Glendale Avenue
North Street
Northhill Drive
Longstreet Drive
Meadowlane Drive
Graymont Avenue
East Drive
Southview

STATION 5

Alcorn Avenue
Newman Street
Bushman Street
Hall Avenue
Putnam Avenue
Rebecca Avenue
Elizabeth Avenue
Deason Avenue
Southern Avenue
E. Laurel Avenue
McInnis Avenue
E. Hardy Street
Jersey Street
Currie Street
Jennie Street
Irene Street
Shelby Street
Orchard Street
Short Bay Street
W Pine Street
Charles Street
Dabbs Street
Walnut Street
Hall Avenue
Katie Avenue
Railroad Avenue
Arcadia Street
Eddy Street
Parker Avenue
Velma Street
Estelle Street
Windsor Drive
Marie Street
Cloverleaf Mall
S 17^th Avenue
Frisco Street
Cloverleaf Drive
Crestview Drive
Broadway Drive
Corinne Street
63rd Street
Timothy Lane
W Scooba Street
Emerald Lane
W Florence Street
Royal Street
W pine Street
Short Royal Street
Finlo Drive
JC Killingworth Drive
E Florence Street
W Royal Street
Woodland Ct
Rosa Avenue
Charles Street
Cypress Avenue
NR Burger Drive
Federation Towers
Francis Street Apartments
Milton Barnes Avenue
Edward Street
Duke Avenue
Franklin Street
May Avenue
Fredna Avenue
Ruby Avenue
Pauline Avenue
John Street
Dabbs Street
Francis Street
Eastside Avenue
E Scooba Street
MLK Avenue

STATION 6

Churchill Street
O’Ferrel Street
South 40^th Avenue
South 41^st Avenue
South 42^nd Avenue
Mamie Street
Chelsea Place
Chesterfield Road
Kensington Drive
Manchester Road
Wellington Circle
Warwick Place
Leeds Place
Belmont Drive
South 34^th Avenue
Mimosa Lane
North 39^th Avenue
North Place 38^th Avenue
Lakehill Drive
South 37^th Avenue
Essex Street
Beverly Lane
Woodbyne Lane
Woodland Hill
Hillendale Lane
Sussex Lane
Mandalay Drive
Jefferson Drive
South 28^th Avenue
Lee Circle
Bellwood
Peach Street
Midtown Square
West Arlington Loop
South 36^th Avenue
South 35^th Avenue
West Mamie Street
West Adeline
Old Augusta
Beverly Lane
Lake Hill Drive
Bellwood Drive
Canterbury Drive
Long Wood Court
Fairlane Drive
Colonial Drive
4th Street
Fraternity Drive
Kay James Drive
M.K. Turk Circle
Research Drive
Golden Eagle Avenue
Montague Boulevard
Ross Boulevard
N 32nd Avenue
S 32nd Avenue
N 31st Avenue
S 31st Avenue
Forrest Avenue
West Memorial Drive
Eagle Walk
Austine Avenue
Black and Gold Boulevard
Charles Lane
College Drive
Smalling Drive
East Memorial Drive
Southern Miss Drive
Alumni Drive
Felder Place
Service Drive
Hardy Street
Pearl Street
S 37th Avenue
S 36th Avenue
S 35th Avenue
Christman Avenue
S 32nd Avenue
S 28th Avenue
S 30th Avenue
S 29th Avenue
S 27th Avenue
Dogwood Place
South Hampton Road
Hampton Circle
Cherokee Circle
Cherokee CT
Lorraine Street
Chevy Chase Drive
Augusta Street
W Adeline Street
Camp Street
Medical Boulevard
Delwood Drive
Brookwood Drive
Mamie Street
Arlington Loop
Essex Street
Peach Street
Mamie Street
Old Augusta Lane

Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg Clinic
Commerce Drive
Westover Drive
Hardy Street
Oak Grove Road
Park Place
Carlisle Street
Plaza Drive
Grand Drive
Ross Boulevard
Village Circle
Westhaven Drive
Lundy Lane
Doleac Drive
Morningside Drive
W 4th Street
Fraternity Drive
Pearl Street N.
34^th Avenue
35^th Avenue
36^th Avenue
37^th Avenue
38^th Avenue
39^th Avenue
40^th Avenue
Montague Boulevard
Thornhill Drive
Mable Street

STATION 7

Veterans Memorial Drive
Hood Drive
Timberton Drive.
Saint Andrews Circle
Troon Circle
Dornach
Glen Eagles Drive
Turnbury Drive
Priest Point
Street. Anne’s Drive
Lytham Circle.
Foundeds Way
Founders way
Vintage Park
Bonhome Road
Parkway Boulevard
Darby Road
South 40th Avenue
40th Place
Linden Ct
Merianne Drive
Lesley Lane
Longwood Drive
Abbeywood Lane
Shadowwood Drive
Huckleberry Lane
Sharmont Drive
Belfort Drive
Delond Place
Chalmett Circle
Berkshire Drive
Bellair Drive
Heatherwood Drive
Bedford Road
Fairmont Place
Wildwood Trace
Cambridge Drive
Sherwood Drive
Westminster Drive
Woodshire Drive
Hope Street
McInnis Loop
Pinewood Drive
Brycewood Circle
Alexander Drive
Sandlewood Drive
Sangria Drive
Candlewick Road
Oakleigh Drive
Southaven Drive
Danbury Lane
Carrie Road
Natalie Lane
Kirkwood Drive
Wheless Circle
Waterford Drive
Lincoln Road
Summit Ridge Court
Canal Drive
Richburg Road
Stephens
Bryant Drive
Lexington Circle
Woodhaven Circle
Oakwood Drive
Cottonwood Drive
Lakeland Drive
Nellwood Drive
Crestwood Drive
Forrest Hill Drive
Greenbriar Drive
Brookhollow Boulevard
Dogwood Drive
Redbud Lane
Holly Drive
Honeysuckle Lane
Pinehills Drive
Melissa Lane
Elaine Circle
S 28th Avenue
Victoria Drive
Hope Drive
Broadway Drive
Pine Grove
Southern Pointe Parkway

STATION 8

Lamar Boulevard
Office Park Drive
Jackson Road
Pioneer Road E
Pioneer Road S
Liberty Place
Lincoln Road Ext
Old Hwy 11
Market Ct
Gravel Pit Road
98th Place Boulevard
King Road
Windlass Drive
Barracuda Drive
Lake Forgetful
Quint Lane
US Hwy 98
Hwy 98
Aldersgate Circle
Archie Hover
Asbury Circle
Brookwood Terrace.
Cottage Drive.
Creekside Manor
Deas Road
Edgewood Cove
Fairfield Drive
Franklin Road
Galloway Boulevard
Hamlet Drive
Hegwood Road
Hospital Drive East & West
Lakewood Drive
Liberty Place
Longwood Terrace
Main Street Boulevard
Marketplace Drive
Market Way
Mayfair Road
Methodist Boulevard
Mill Branch Road
Milsaps Drive
Office Park Drive
Oxford Drive
Rock-a-Bye Lane
Rollingwood Drive
Sheffield Lp
Turtle Creek Drive
Turtle Creek Crossing
Warrior Drive
Weathersby Road
Wesley Circle
West Park Drive
Westerly Drive
Willow Point
Lincoln Road
Lincoln Pkwy
Oak Grove Road
Rambling Rose Lane
Robin Circle
Twin Oaks Lane
Weeping Willow Circle
Hwy 98 between Lamar Boulevard & Cross Creek Pkwy
Shadow Ridge Road
Wedgewood Trace
Shadow Lake Drive
Waverly Court
Brookwood Terrace
Calcutta Cove
Callaway Court
Jackson Road
Lake Forgetful
The MET Apartments
Academy Sports/Target/Bed Bath and Beyond/Commercial Retail Corridor
Men’s Warehouse Retail Commercial Corridor
Cross Creek Pkwy
The Lakes Apartments
Cross Creek Apartments
Walmart 98

STATION 9

Aruba Drive
Aztec Street
Bermuda Drive
Beverly Hills Road
Blue gable Road
Campbell Drive
Campbell Loop
Campbell Scenic Drive
Gunnison Drive
Grenada Drive
Hwy 49 – Campbell loop to N 31st
Lakeview Road
Luper Road
McCaffery Road
McLain Drive
N 31st Avenue
N 32nd Avenue
N 34th Avenue
Northwest Circle
Overlook Apartments
Plantation Place Drive
Shemper Drive
Stanley Street
Town Villa Apartments
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
Pine Tree Drive
Fairlake Drive
Lake Estates Drive N
Lake Estates Drive S
Hickory Hill Drive
Classic Woods Drive
Alex Lane
Fairway Place
J Ed Turner Drive
August Court Circle E
August Court Circle W
Amen Circle
Convention Center Plaza
Broad Acres Drive (Krystal/Cracker Barrel)
Blackwell Boulevard (Southern tire mart/Central Sunbelt Credit)
Raspberry Lane
6720-7510 blocks of Hwy 49

November 29 – December 5