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 March 23, 2026
- 1st terrace
- 26th st
- 2nd Terrace
- 37th Ave
- 38th Ave
- 39th Ave
- 3rd terrace
- 40th Ave
- 40th place
- 41st Ave
- 4th St
- 7th St
- 98 West
- 28th Ave
- Academy Dr
- Adeline St
- Alexander Dr
- Arledge St
- Aztec St
- Barnes Ave
- Bellmont
- Bellwood
- Bermuda St
- Beverly Hills Rd
- Blackwell Blvd
- Blue Gable Rd
- Brady Loop
- Broadway Dr
- Brookhollow Blvd
- Brooklane Dr
- Brookwood Ln
- Bryant Dr
- Brycewood Cir
- Camp St
- Campbell Dr
- Canal Dr
- Carlisle
- Cedar St
- Cherokee
- Cherry st
- Chesterfield
- Churchill
- Clayton place
- Concart st
- Corinne st
- Cottage Dr
- Country Club Road
- Crestwood DR
- Cross Creek parkway
- Dogwood Dr
- Doleac
- Dornach.
- Duke Ave
- E front
- E pine
- E Roberts
- Eagle Dr
- East Dr
- East Hospital Dr
- East side Avenue
- Edwards st
- Edwards street
- Ellis Drive
- Eva st
- Evergreen lane
- Fernway Dr
- Finlo dr
- Forrest Hill Dr
- Foxfire Dr
- Franklin Rd
- Fredna Ave
- Fuller st
- Galloway Boulevard
- Georgia Ave
- Glenn Dr
- Grace Av
- Grand
- Gravel pit Rd
- Gunnison Drive
- Hall Avenue
- Hardy St
- Hazel Street
- Hegwood Rd
- Hillendale
- Hillside Dr
- Honeysuckle Dr
- Hood rd.
- Hospital Drive
- Hwy 98
- Irma Street
- Ivy Row Circle
- Jackson Rd
- Jackson woods ct.
- James ST
- JM Tatum Ind DR
- Johnston rd.
- Juniper Dr
- Katie Avenue
- Kensington
- King Rd
- Kirkwood Dr.
- Lake Forgetful
- Lakeland Dr
- Lakeview Road
- Lamar Bvld
- Langston Rd
- Leeds
- Lesley ln.
- Lexington Cir
- Lincoln road
- Linden Ct.
- Longue vue drive
- Longwood Dr
- Luper Drive
- Mable
- Mamie St
- Manchester
- Mandalay
- Marie street
- Mark Apts on 40th
- Martin Luther King Avenue
- May Ave
- Mcinnis springs rd.
- Mcinnis street
- McLain Drive
- Medical Park
- Merriane Dr.
- Methodist Hospital Boulevard
- Mildred Street
- Millsaps Dr
- Milton Barnes Ave
- Mixon Dr
- Montague
- Montrose Ave
- N 25th
- N 28th
- N 29th
- N 30th
- N 31st
- N 34th
- N 36th
- N 37th
- N 37th
- N 39th ave
- N 40th ave
- N Hattiesburg ave.
- N Washington ave.
- Nellwood Dr
- Northwest Circle
- Northwood Dr
- O’ Ferrell
- Oak Grove Rd
- Oakleigh Dr.
- Oakwood Dr
- Old Airport Rd
- Old Hwy 11
- Old Hwy 42
- Park
- Pearl
- Phoenix cir .
- Pinehills Dr
- Pineville Dr.
- Pinnacle Dr
- Plantation Place Drive
- Plaza
- Point O Woods Apt
- Priest Pt
- Pritchard Road
- Providence St
- Quail Hollow
- Quint ,
- Ralston Rd
- Raspberry Ln
- Rawls Springs Loop
- Reserve at Long Point
- Richburg Rd
- Ridgeway lane
- Rollingwood –
- Rosa Ave
- Rosewood Dr
- Rosewood Drive
- Ruby Ave
- S Hattiesburg ave.
- S Washington ave.
- S. 34th Ave.
- S 40th
- Sandlewood Dr.
- Sangria Dr.
- Satchel Rd
- Saucier Dr
- Service Drive
- Shadow Wood Dr.
- Shemper Drive
- Simms Rd
- Singletary Dr
- South View Dr
- Southaven Dr.
- Southern Hills Dr
- Southern Pointe Pkwy
- St Andrews Cir
- St Annes Dr
- Stanley Street
- Stephens Ln
- Steps Ave
- Sullivan Dr
- Sunset drive
- Tatum RD
- Tatum rd.
- The Cottages
- Thompson Park
- Thornhill Dr
- Timberton Dr,
- Tommie king Dr
- Travillion Rd
- Troon Cir,
- Turtle Creek Dr
- Tuscan Avenue
- US Hwy 49
- USM Campus
- Velma Ave
- Victoria
- Virginia Dr
- W 4th st
- W 7th st
- W pine st
- Walmart area
- Warwick
- Waterford Dr.
- Weathersby Rd
- Wedgwood
- West Asbury Cir
- Westover
- William Carey Parkway
- Willis Ave
- Woodbine
- Woodhaven Cir
- Woodland Hills
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.