Fire Hydrant Testing

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

• 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.

Testing Schedule: Week of February 16, 2026

• 26th Ave
• 26th Ave
• 37th Ave
• 38th Ave
• 39th Ave
• 40th Ave
• 41st Plaza
• 4th St
• 7th St
• Abbie Ln
• Academy Dr
• Adeline St
• Alice Drive
• Alcorn Ave
• Alpha Ave
• Amos St
• Annie Christie Dr
• Arcadia St
• Arledge St
• Arledge St
• Arena Dr
• Baxter St
• Bay St
• Bedford Rd
• Bellair Dr
• Bellmont Dr
• Bernard Ave
• Beta Ave
• Blackwell Blvd
• Bolewood Crossing
• Bonhomie Apartments
• Bonhomie Road
• Brairfield St
• Brady Road
• Broad St
• Broadacres
• Broadway Dr
• Broadway Dr
• Broadway Drive
• Brookhollow Blvd
• Bryant Dr
• Burketts Creek Dr
• Burkshire Dr
• Buschman St
• Bouie St
• Byron Street
• Canal Dr
• Carlisle
• Carpenter St
• Cedar St
• Central School Road
• Chalmette Cir
• Chambliss Dr
• Charles St
• Cherry St
• Chesterfield
• Church St
• Churchill
• Claiborne Ave
• Classic Drive
• Clubhouse Dr
• Cloverleaf Mall
• Cloverleaf Mall
• Coca Cola Ave
• Coleman St
• Columbia
• Comanche
• Convention Center
• Corinne St
• Cottage Dr
• Country Club Rd
• Country Club Road
• County Dr/Tommy King
• Court St
• Crestwood Dr
• Cross Creek Pkwy
• Cypress Ave
• Cypress Ave
• Darby Rd
• Delond Pl
• Dixie pine Rd
• Dogwood Dr
• Dornach
• Dovercliff Rd
• E 2nd St
• E 3rd St
• E 4th St
• E 6th St
• E 7th St
• E 8th St
• E 9th St
• E Pine St
• E. 5th St
• East Hospital Dr
• Eddy St
• Edwards St
• Edwards Street
• Elks Lake Road
• Elizabeth Ave
• Estelle St
• Evans St
• Evans St
• Everest St
• Fairley St
• Fairway Dr
• Forrest General front parking lot
• Forrest Hill Dr
• Franklin Ave
• Franklin Rd
• Freeman Rd
• Frontage Rd
• Fuller St
• Galloway Boulevard
• Golf Course Rd
• Graham Ave
• Grand Dr
• Gravel Pit Rd
• Green St
• Greenbriar Pl
• Greenwood Pl
• Guy Eaton St
• Hall Ave
• Hardy St
• Hardy St
• Heatherwood Dr
• Highway 11
• Highway 98 West
• Holly Drive
• Honeysuckle Dr
• Hospital Drive
• Hwy 98
• Hwy 49
• Jackson Rd
• James St
• Jamestown Rd
• Jessie Brown St
• JM Tatum Ind Dr
• Kamper St
• Katie Ave
• Kensington Dr
• King Rd
• Lafayette Ave
• Lake Forgetful
• Lakeland Dr
• Lamar Blvd
• Langston Rd
• Laramie Cir
• Laredo Dr
• Leeds Pl
• Lexington Cir
• Lincoln Rd
• Lincoln Rd
• Lincoln Road
• Longino Rd
• Lurlyne St
• Lynwood Ci
• Lytham Circle
• Mable St
• Mable St
• Magnolia Ave
• Magnolia Ave
• Main St
• Mamie Park
• Manchester
• May Ave
• McCleod St
• Medical Park
• Memorial Dr
• Mesa Dr
• Methodis Hospital Boulevard
• Mill Creek Place
• Miller St
• Millsaps Dr
• Milton Barnes Ave
• Mimosa Ln
• Mobile St
• Montague Dr
• Monterrey Ln
• N Wildcat Drive
• Navajo Cir
• Nellwood Dr
• North Founders Way
• NR Burger Dr
• Oak Grove Rd
• Oakwood Dr
• O'Ferrell St
• Old Airport Rd
• Old Hwy 11
• Old Hwy 42
• Parkdale Dr
• Pauline Ave
• Pearl River Blvd
• Pearl St
• Pearl St
• Penton St
• Piedmont Park Apartments
• Pinehills Dr
• Priest Pt
• Prince George Rd
• Providence St
• Quail Hollow Rd
• Quinn St
• Ralston Rd
• Raphael Dr
• Raspberry Ln
• Rawls Springs Loop
• Rebecca Ave
• Regency Drive
• Richburg Rd
• River St
• Roosevelt Street
• Ronie St
• Rose Ave
• Rouse Rd
• Rudy Ave
• Ryan St
• S 26th Ave
• S Pines Drive
• San Antonio St
• Satchel Rd
• Service Dr
• Service Dr
• Service Drive
• Service Drive
• Shelton Ave
• Shelby Thames Dr
• Sharmont Dr
• Short Bay
• Sierra Cr
• Singletary Dr
• South Founders Way
• South Pines Dr
• Southern Pointe Pkwy
• Spencer St
• St Andrews Circle
• St Annes Dr
• St Claire Parkway
• St Paul St
• Stephens Ln
• Stepts Ave
• Summit Ridge
• Sullivan Dr
• Sullivan Dr
• Tatum Rd
• Tennessee St
• Thompson Park
• Timberton Dr
• Tiltree Rd
• Troon Circle
• Turnburry Dr
• Tuscan Ave
• US HWY 49
• US Hwy 49
• Velma St
• Vernon Dahmer Dr
• Vernon St
• Victoria Dr
• Vintage Park
• W Pine St
• W.S.F. Tatum Blvd
• WL Runnels Dr
• Washington Street
• Warwick
• Weathersby Rd
• West 4th St
• West 5th St
• West 7th St
• West Asbury Cir
• West Pine St
• Westover Dr
• Whetstone Loop
• Whipsaw Place
• Wildwood Trace
• Williamsburg Rd
• Willis Ave
• Windgate Dr
• Wisteria Drive
• WL Runnels Dr
• Woodhaven Cir
• WSF Tatum Blvd
• Wyatt St
• Xavier St

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.