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 December 2 – December 8, 2024
Station 1
- Adeline St
- Atlanta St
- Batson
- Bouie St
- Brooklane Dr
- Brunie St
- Camp St
- Concart St
- Corinne St
- Eaton St
- East 5th St
- East 6th St
- East 7th St
- East 8th St
- East 9th St
- East 10th St
- Eva St
- Evergreen Ln
- Forrest St
- Fuller St
- Mamie St
- Memphis St
- Mobile St
- New Orleans St
- O’Ferrall St
- Poplar Row
- Ridgeway Ln
- S17th
- S18th
- S19th
- Whitney St
Station 2
- Annie Christie Dr
- Blankenship Cir
- Bonhomie Apartments
- Bonhomie Rd
- Broadway Dr
- Burketts Creek
- Byron St
- Chambliss Dr
- Chapel Rd
- Cherry St
- Chestnut Ave
- Claiborne Ave
- Collins St
- Country Club Rd
- Cypress St
- Dixie Pine
- Edwards St
- Evans St
- Franklin St
- Grace Ct
- Hattiesburg St
- Holly Dr
- Lafayette Ave
- Lilac St
- Lincoln Rd
- Longino Rd
- Lurline St
- Magnolia Ave
- McCall St
- McInnis Loop
- Reca St
- Rouse Rd
- Service Dr
- Shelton Ave
- St Claire Parkway
- Tuscan Ave
- Wisteria Dr
Station 3
- Academy Dr
- Arena Dr
- Barnes Ave
- Barkley Rd
- Brady Rd
- Central School Rd
- Continental Blvd
- Cox St
- Dawson St
- Davidson Pl
- Douglas St
- Edwards St
- Elks Lake Rd
- First St
- Freeman Rd
- Highway 49
- JM Tatum Industrial Dr
- Malcolm St
- McInnis Springs Rd
- Monroe St
- N Chancellor
- N Hattiesburg Ave
- Old Airport Rd
- Perry St
- Petro Rd
- Phoenix Cir
- S Chancellor Rd
- South Chancellor Rd
- South Hattiesburg Ave
- Stokes Dr
- Sullivan Dr
- Travillion Rd
- WL Runnels Dr
Station 4
- Aztec
- Beverly Hills Rd
- Broad St
- Cahal St
- City Park Cir
- Conti St
- Cottages Apartments
- Dearborne St
- Dixie Ave
- Duanne St
- East Dr
- Emerson
- Fernway Dr
- Gay Ave
- Grace Ave
- Hillside Dr
- Industrial Dr
- Ivy Ln
- Long St
- Lynnox Cir
- Mable St
- McClelland St
- Meadow Ln
- Melba St
- Melwood Dr
- Mixon Dr
- N 12th Ave
- N 18th Ave
- N 19th Ave
- N 20th Ave
- N 21st Ave
- N 25th Ave
- Northhill Dr
- North St
- Oliver St
- Pinnacle Dr
- Reserve at Long Pointe
- Rosewood Dr
- S 34th Ave
- Saratoga Cir
- Service Dr
- South View Dr
- Stadium Dr
- Venetian Way
- Vickers Cir
- W 5th St
- W 6th St
- W 7th St
Station 5
- Alcorn Ave
- Bay St
- Bernice Ave
- Buschman St
- Court St
- Currie
- Dabbs
- Duke St
- E Front St
- E Hardy
- E Laurel
- Elizabeth St
- Finlo St
- Franklin Ave
- George St
- Hall Ave
- Jersey St
- John St
- Katie Ave
- Main St
- McInnis St
- Pauline Ave
- Pine St
- Putnam
- Rebecca St
- Ronie St
- Rosa St
- South Ave
- Townsend
- Walnut St
- Williams St
Station 6
- 27th Ave
- 28th Ave
- 29th Ave
- 30th Ave
- 31st Ave
- 32nd Ave
- 33rd Ave
- 34th Ave
- 35th Ave
- 36th Ave
- 37th Ave
- 38th Ave
- Adaline St
- Arlington Ave
- Augusta Ave
- Bellwood Dr
- Beverly Ln
- Brookwood Dr
- Charles Ln Dr
- Chevy Chase Dr
- Championship Ln
- Cherokee Dr
- Church Rd
- Comanche Dr
- Cresmont Dr
- Dellwood Dr
- Dovercliff Dr
- Eagles Walk Dr
- Essex St
- Forrest Ave
- Fraternity Dr
- Green Dr
- Hardy St
- Hanover Dr
- Huntinton Ave
- Jamestown Dr
- Jeff Davis Dr
- Lakehill Dr
- Laredo Dr
- Lynnwood Dr
- Mackwood Dr
- Mamie St
- Mandalay Ave
- Medical Dr
- Mesa Dr
- Navajo Dr
- N Haven Dr
- O’Farrell St
- Peach Dr
- Pine Haven Cir
- Pinehaven Dr
- Professional Pkwy
- Raphael Dr
- Rushing Dr
- Southampton Dr
- Southern Miss Dr
- Stover Dr
- Tiltree Dr
- Williamsburg Dr
- Woodbine Dr
- Woodland Hills Dr
Station 7
- Abbeywood Ln
- Alexander Dr
- Broadway Dr
- Brookhollow Blvd
- Brycewood Dr
- Candlewick Rd
- Cambridge Dr
- Carrie Rd
- Danbury Ln
- Dogwood Dr
- Hope St
- Hope Dr
- Kirkwood Dr
- Longwood Dr
- McInnis Loop
- Natalie Ln
- Oakleigh Dr
- Pinehills Dr
- S 26th Ave
- S 28th Ave
- S 34th Ave
- S 40th Ave
- Sandlewood Dr
- Shadow Wood Dr
- Sherwood Dr
- Southaven Dr
- Victoria Dr
- Waterford Dr
- Westminister St
- Wheeless Cir
Station 8
- 98th Place Blvd
- Cross Creek Pkwy
- Fairlake Cir
- Fairfield Dr
- Gravel Pit Rd
- Hwy 98 West
- King Rd
- Lake Forgetful
- Liberty Pl
- Lincoln Rd Ext
- Market Ct
- Mayfair Rd
- Mill Branch Rd
- Oak Grove Rd
- Old Hwy 11
- Rambling Rose Ln
- Sheffield Loop
- Turtle Creek Dr
- US Hwy 98 West
- Weathersby Rd
- Weeping Willow Cir
- Westerly Dr
Station 9
- Alex Ln
- Aruba Dr
- Augusta Ct E
- Augusta Ct W
- Bermuda Dr
- Beverly Hills Rd
- Blackwell Blvd
- Blue Gable Rd
- Breckenridge Dr
- Brooke Line Dr
- Campbell Dr
- Campbell Loop
- Campbell Scenic Dr
- Carlsbad Dr
- Classic Woods Dr
- E Yellowstone Dr
- Everglades Dr
- Fairlake Dr
- Fairway Dr
- Golf Course Rd
- Gunnison Dr
- Hickory Hill Dr
- Honors Ln
- Lake Estates Dr
- Lake Shore Dr
- Little Creek Dr
- Medinah Dr
- Rawls Springs Loop
- Shelby Thames Dr
- W Yellowstone Dr
- West Hills Dr