Hattiesburg, Mississippi – Beginning Tuesday, November 15, the Hattiesburg Fire Department will begin its annual testing program on all fire hydrants throughout the City in accordance with requirements by the Mississippi State Rating Bureau.

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.

Each station and crew will be assigned hydrants in blocks of the City at a time. Fire officials believe that the process will take at least three full weeks, but have scheduled a fourth for any weather or operational delays.

Testing will not take place Wednesday, November 23 through Friday, November 25 due to the Thanksgiving holidays and family gatherings.

“This annual testing program helps us maintain the department’s Class 3 fire rating. The routine is one our crews are familiar with and we work closely with the Water and Sewer Department to maintain the integrity of the water lines and fire hydrants,” said Fire Chief Sherrocko Stewart.

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 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 Monday, December 12

Columbia Street
Eupora Street
Red Street
Main Street
McLaurin Street
Montague Street
W 8^thStreet
Edwards Street
Dixie Pine Road
McCall Street
Longino Road
Collins Road
Chappel Road
Rouse Road
Annie Christie Lane
Lurilyne Street
Lilac Street
Blankinship Circle
County Drive (Tommy King)
Cedar Street
Magnolia Avenue
Tuscan Avenue
Claiborne Avenue
Cherry Street
Arledge Street
Cypress Avenue
St Claire Parkway
Tuscan Avenue
Dossett Avenue
Ida Avenue
Bowling Street
Vernon Street
Penton Street
Magnolia Avenue
Claiborne Avenue
William Carey University
Bell Avenue
Carter Street
Satchel Road
Travillion Road
Barnes Avenue
Singletary Drive
Langston Road
Academy Drive
Palmer Circle
Ezekiel Street
Progress Street
Hood Road
Gasaway Loop
Taylor Avenue
Tatum Road
Willis Street
Highway 49
W.l Runnels Industrial Drive
Stokes Drive
South Hills Drive
Sullivan Drive
Quality Drive
JM Tatum Drive
JM Tatum Industrial Drive
Cahal Street
McLelland Street
Music Street
Mixon Street
N 25th Avenue
E Roberts Street
W Roberts Street
N 31st Avenue
Saucier Street
East Street
Mohawk Street
Grace Street
Melwood Street
Industrial Drive
Midway Avenue
Providence Street
Presley Street
W 6th Street
Melba Street
Gay Street
N 19th Avenue
Oliver Street
Rawls Street
Short Columbia Street
Columbia Street
North Street Street
Vickers Circle
W 7th Street
Pinehills Drive
S 28th Avenue
Hope Street
Hope Drive
Sherwood Drive
McInnis Loop
Cambridge Drive
Woodshire Drive
Broadway Drive
S 40th Avenue
Jamestown Road
Heatherwood Drive
Wildwood tr
Bedford Road
Darby Road
Fairmont Place
Comanche Drive
Longwood Drive
Shadow Wood Drive
Abbeywood Lane
S 26th Avenue
Methodist Boulevard
Cottage Drive
W hospital Drive
Turtle crossing
Park Place
Coca Cola Street
Franklin Road
Millsaps Drive
Galloway Boulevard
Ashbury circle
S 28th Ave
Arcadia Street
Johnson Avenue
Parker Avenue
Villa Verde Avenue
Velma Avenue
Estelle Street
Eddy Street
Marie Street
Frisco Street
S 17th Avenue
Crestview Drive
Clover Leaf Mall
Aztec Street
Irma Street
Chonec Street
Lakeview Road
Highway 42
Pritchard Street
Classic Drive
Breckenridge Drive
Golf Course Drive
Yellowstone
Carlsbad Drive
Everglades
Country Club Lane
Classic Woods Drive
Alex Lane
J Ed Turner
Fairway Place
Lake Estates Drive S
Lake Estates Drive N
Augusta Court E
Augusta Court W
Amen Cir
Lakeshore Drive
Shelby Thames Drive
Pinetree Drive
Brookline Drive
Medina Drive
Honors Lane
Fair lake Drive
Fair Lake Court
Hickory Hill Drive

Week of Monday, December 5

E. 4th Street
E. 3rd Street
Brunie Street
College Street
Eaton Street
Dearborne Street
Forrest Street
Green Street
Hemphill Street
Jackson Street
Lewis Street
Mable Street
McLeod Street
Miller Street
Mobile Street
New Orleans Street
Nora Street
Orange Street
San Antonio Street
St Paul Street
Tennessee Street
Walley Street
Xavier Street
McInnis Loop
Wisteria Drive
Country Club Road
Bonhomie Road
Mill Creek Place Subdivision
Piedmont Park Apartments
Holly Drive
Wisteria Drive
Wyatt Street
Chancellor Road
Cactus Street
Davidson Place
McInnis Springs Road
Washington Avenue
Hattiesburg Avenue
Washington Avenue
Phoenix Circle
Brady Road
Edwards Street
Old Airport Road
Jacksonwood Court
Monroe Street
Herrin Avenue
Annie Lane
Deas Avenue
Railroad Avenue
Att Avenue
Palmer Circle
Progress Street
Ezekiel Street
Taylor Avenue
Hood Road
Gasaway Loop
Edwards Street
Dawson Street
JM Tatum Ind. Drive
Sulivan Drive
Academy Drive
James Street
Ralston Road
Tatum Road
Old Airport Road
Stepts Avenue
Hardy Street
Quinn Street
Stadium Drive
Duane Street
Hutchinson Avenue
Conti Street
Dearborne Street
N Dixie Avenue
City Park circle
Mable Street
18th Avenue
19th Avenue
20th Avenue
21th Avenue
25th Avenue
26th Avenue
Kimble Avenue
Emerson Drive
Saratoga
Venetian way
John Street
Dabbs Street
Milton Barnes Avenue
Franklin Street
Spencer Street
Duke Avenue
NR Burger Drive
Arledge Street
Aster Avenue
Edwards Street
Roy Street
Roby Street
Ruby Avenue
Francis Street Apartments
E. Laurel Avenue
Mcinnis Avenue
E. Hardy Street
Jersey Street
Currie Street
Irene Street
Jennie Street
Bushman Street
Newman Street
Short Bay Street
River Avenue
South 28th Avenue
South 34th Avenue
Arlington Loop
Greenwood Place
Hillendale Drive
Laramie Circle
Mandalay Drive
Prince George Road
West Adeline
West Mamie
Smelling Drive
Fielder Place
N 34th Avenue
Ross Blvd
N 32nd Avenue
N 31st Avenue
S 37th Avenue
S 34th Avenue
S 31st Avenue
S 30th Avenue
S 29th Avenue
Chevy Chase
Donwood Pl
Service Drive
Essex Street
Hardy Street
Southern Miss Drive
Pearl Street
W 4th Street
W Adeline Street
Jervis Mims
Timberton Drive
Bonhomie Road
Veterans Memorial
St. Andrew’s Drive
Queensland Drive
Jamestown Road
Prince George Road
Heatherwood Drive
Colony Lane
Wildwood Trace
Comanche Drive
Fairmont Place
Darby Road
Waterford Drive
Wheeless Circle
Kirkwood Drive
Carrie Road
South 34th Avenue
Natalie Lane
Oakleigh Drive
Danbury Lane
Sandlewood Drive
Candlewick Road
Southaven Drive
Alexander Drive
Brycewood Circle
Pinehills Drive
Highway 49 North
Aztec Street
Irma Street
Chonec Street
Lakeview Road
Mississippi 42
Pritchard Street
Campbell Drive
Ellis Drive
Shemper Drive
Beverly Hills Road
Bermuda Drive
Classic Drive
Breckenridge Dr
Augusta Court E
Augusta Court W
Amen Circle
Lakeshore Drive
Pinetree Drive
Brookline Drive
Medina Drive
Honors Lane
Fair lake Drive
Fair Lake Court
Hickory Hill Drive
Edwards Street
Dixie Pine Road
McCall Street
Longino Road
Collins Road
Chappel Road
Rouse Road
Annie Christie Lane
Lurilyne Street
Lilac Street
Blankinship Circle
County Drive (Tommy King)
Cedar Street
Magnolia Avenue
Tuscan Avenue
Claiborne Avenue
Cherry Street
Arledge Street
Cypress Avenue

Week of Monday, November 28

East 2nd Street
East 3rd Street
Bouie Street
East 6th Street
East 7th Street
Memphis Street
East 8th Street
East 9th Street
Whitney Street
Fairley Street
Allen Street
2^nd Terrace
1^st Terrace
South 22^nd Avenue
Evergreen Lane
Eva Street
Stevens Drive
Forrest General
Estelle Street
Velma Avenue
Fuller Street
Parker Avenue
McInnis Loop
Wisteria Drive
Country Club Road
Bonhomie Road
WSF Tatum Drive
Broadway Drive
Mill Creek Place Subdivision
Piedmont Park Apartments
Bonhomie Apartments
Holly Drive
Wyatt Street
St Claire Parkway
S Pines Drive
Chambliss Drive
Hwy 49 S
W L Runnels Industrial Drive
Stokes Drive
South Hills Drive
Sullivan Drive
J M Tatum Drive
Quality Drive
Clementine Avenue
Chancellor Road
Cactus Street
Davidson Place
McInnis Springs Road
Hattiesburg Avenue
Washington Avenue
Phoenix Circle
Brady Road
Edwards Street
Old Airport Road
Jacksonwood Court
Monroe Street
Herrin Avenue
Annie Lane
Deas Avenue
Railroad Avenue
Att Avenue
Palmer Circle
Progress Street
Ezekiel Street
Taylor Avenue
Hood Road
Gasaway Loop
Hardy Street
Dearborne Avenue
Pearl Street
Quinn Street
N 26 Avenue
4^th Street
Broad Street
Conti Street
High Street
N 31^st Avenue
W 7^th Street
N 30^th Avenue
Glenn Drive
N 29^th Avenue
Windham Circle
N 28th
FoxFire Drive
Service Drive
Sims Road
McLain Drive
Campbell Drive
J C Killingsworth Drive
Francis Street
Harrell Street
Royal Street
MLK Avenue
Woodland COURT
Ruby Avenue
Fredna Avenue
May Avenue
Charles Street
John Street
Ronie Street
Arnold Street
Milton Barnes Avenue
NR Burger Drive
Morton Street
Spencer Street
Franklin Street
Duke Avenue
Cosmic Drive
Arledge Street
Deason Avenue
Southern Avenue
E Laurel Avenue
McInnis Avenue
George Alley
Fredrick Street
S Tipton
McSwain Street
Klondyke Street
Gulfport Street
McComb Street
Annie Street
Williams Street
O’Ferrel Street
Mamie Street
S 40th. Avenue
Chelsea Street
Chesterfield Street
Manchester Street
Kensington Street
Wellington Street
Warwick Street
Belmont Street
Bellair Street
Berkshire Street
N 31st Avenue
N 32nd Avenue
N 33rd Avenue
N 35th Avenue
Ross Boulevard
S 27th Avenue
S 29th Avenue
S 30th Avenue
All of USM campus (coordinated through USM Campus Safety Div.)
S 31st Avenue
Chevy Chase Drive
Southern Miss Drive
Forrest Avenue
Sunset Avenue
Morningside Drive
Pearl St N.
N. 34^th Avenue
35^thAvenue
36^thAvenue
37^thAvenue
Montague Boulevard
Vintage Park
North Founders Way
South Founders Way
Bonhomie
Veterans Memorial
Parkway Boulevard
Medical Park
Thompson Park
Southern Pointe Pkwy
Richburg Road
Longwood Drive
S 40th Avenue
Canal Drive
Brookhollow Boulevard
Greenbriar Drive
S 28th Avenue Ext
Dogwood Drive
Holly Drive
Redbud Lane
Honeysuckle Drive
Turtle Creek Crossing and surrounding commercial area
Cross Creek Pkwy
Cross Creek Village
The Lakes at Turtle Creek
Hwy 98 (6000-6200 addresses)
Highway 98
Lamar Boulevard
Hegwood Drive
Lincoln Road
Lincoln Road Extension
Pioneer Drive
Liberty Place
Market Court
Old Highway 11
Twin Oaks Apartments
Classic Drive
Breckenridge Drive
Golf Course Drive
Yellowstone
Carlsbad Drive
Everglades
Country Club Lane
Classic Woods Drive
Alex Lane
J Ed Turner
Fairway Place
Lake Estates Drive S
Lake Estates Drive N
Augusta Court E
Augusta Court W
Amen Circle
Lakeshore Drive
Shelby Thames Drive
Pinetree Drive
Brookline Drive
Medina Drive
Honors Lane
Fair lake Drive
Fair Lake Court
Hickory Hill Drive
Aztec Street
Irma Street
Chonec Street
Lakeview Road
Highway 42
Pritchard Street
Campbell Drive
Ellis Drive
Shemper Drive
Beverly Hills Road
Bermuda Drive

Week of Monday, November 21 (work will not take place on Wednesday, November 23 – Friday, November 25)

Scott Street
Short 5^thStreet
Dewey Street
Short Kinnard Street
Atlanta Street
Mobile Street
Inez Street
Coit Street
E 10^thStreet
E 9^thStreet
E 8^thStreet
E 7^thStreet
E 6^thStreet
E 5^thStreet
Bonhomie Road
Broadway Drive
Carter Drive
Clayton Place
Country Club Road
Estelle Street
Holly Drive
Marie Street
McInnis Loop
McInnis Street
Sunset Drive
Sutton Place
Washington Street
Windsor Drive
Wisteria Drive
Wisteria Drive
WSF Tatum Drive
Wyatt Street
Hwy 49 S
W L Runnels Industrial Drive
Stokes Drive
South Hills Drive
Sullivan Drive
J M Tatum Drive
Quality Drive
Chancellor Road
Cactus Street
Davidson Place
McInnis Springs Road
Jacksonwood Court
Hattiesburg Avenue
Washington Avenue
Clementine Avenue
Phoenix Circle
Beverly Hills Road
The Cottages (Beverly Hills Road)
N 37^th Avenue
Rosewood Drive
Pinnacle Drive
N 34^th Avenue
Fernway Drive
Ivy Lane
Hillside Drive
N 31Street
W 7^th Street
N 30^th Avenue
Glenn Drive
N 29^th Avenue
Windham Cir
N 28^th Avenue
FoxFire Drive
Service Drive
Sims Road
McLain Drive
Campbell Drive
Rebecca Avenue
Putnam Drive
Fredrick Street
Annie Street
McComb Street
McSwain Street
Klondike Street
Elizabeth Avenue
Williams Street
Gulfport Street
J C Killingsworth Drive
Francis Street
Harrell Street
Royal Street
MLK Avenue
Woodland CT
Ruby Avenue
Fredna Avenue
May Avenue
Charles Street
John Street
Ronie Street
Arnold Street
Milton Barnes Avenue
NR Burger Drive
Morton Street
Spencer Street
Franklin Street
Duke Avenue
Cosmic Drive
Arledge Street
Charles Street
Dabbs Street
Walnut Street
Court Street
Bay Street
Hall Avenue
Southern Avenue
W Railroad Street
E Front Street
E Pine Street
W Pine Street
Evans Street
Kamper Street
Ryan Street
Gordon Street
E 5^th Street
Corrine Street
3rd Avenue
4th Avenue
5th Avenue
Jamestown Road
Williamsburg Road
Prince George Road
Hillendale Drive
Mesa Drive
Comanche Drive
Sioux Lane
Monterrey Lane
Magnolia Place
Laramie Cir
Laredo Drive
Tilltree Road
S 34^th Avenue
Parkway Boulevard
Medical Park
Thompson Park
Southern Pointe Pkwy
Richburg Road
Longwood Drive
S 40th Avenue
Canal Drive
Brookhollow Boulevard
Greenbriar Drive
S 28th Avenue Ext
Dogwood Drive
Holly Drive
Redbud Lane
Honeysuckle Drive
Jervis Mims
Hodge Road
Veterans Memorial
Hood Boulevard
Lamar Boulevard
Hegwood Drive
Lincoln Road
Lincoln Road Extension
Pioneer Drive
Liberty Place
Market Court
Old Highway 11
Twin Oaks Apartments including: Twin Oaks Lane, Rambling Rose Lane, Weeping Willow Circle, and Robin Circle
Highway 42
Aztec Street
Hazel Street
Stanley Street
Chonec Street
Lakeview Road
Prichard Street
31st Avenue

Week of Tuesday, November 15

Adeline Street
Mamie Street
Oferrall 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
Scott Street
Short 5th Street
Dewey Street
Short Kinnard Street
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
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
William Carey Parkway (including campus)
Tuscan Avenue
JC Killingsworth Drive
Franklin Street
Bernard Street
Penton Street
Vernon Street
Edwards Street
Lilac Street
Blankinship Circle
Reca Street
Hattiesburg Street
McCall Street
Grace Court
Dixie Pine Road
Longing Road
Collins Road
28th Avenue
Alice Drive
Byron Street
Carter Drive
Clayton Place
Estelle Street
Fox Chase Drive
Julienne Place
Lincoln Road
Longuevue Drive
Madison Plaza
Marie Street
McInnis Street
Pickwick Place
Private Drive
Roosevelt Street
Hwy 49
Barkley Road
Edwards Street
Central School Road
Elks Lake Road
Brady Road
Johnston Circle
PRCC Campus
Millpond Drive
Millcreek Point
Barnhart Loop
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
Thornhill Drive
N 39th Avenue
Brookwood Lane
Eagle Drive
W 4th Street
Juniper Drive
N 37th Avenue
N 38th Avenue
Virginia Drive
Georgia Avenue
Southernhills Drive
Service Drive 1
Lurty Avenue
Dearborne Street
Dixie Avenue
Park Avenue
Venetian Way
Emerson Drive
Saratoga Circle
Mable Street
Duane Street
Cory Park Circle
Conti Street
Stadium Drive
W 7th Street
42 Bypass
Industrial Drive
N 26th Avenue
Cahal Street
Columbia Street
Short Columbia Street
Mixon Street
W Roberts Street
E Roberts Street
Aztec Street
Glendale Avenue
North Street
E Scooba Street
E Florence Street
Harrell Street
Royal Street
Guy Eaton Street/ Eastside Avenue
W Pine Street
Finlo Drive
W Florence Street
Corinna Street
W Scooba Street
Emerald Lane
Timothy Lane
W 63rd Street
Broadway Drive
Alcorn Avenue
Newman Street
Bushman Street
Hall Avenue
Putnam Avenue
Rebecca Avenue
Elizabeth Avenue
Deason Avenue
Arcadia Street
Eddy Street
Parker Avenue
Velma Street
Estelle Street
Windsor Drive
Marie Street
Cloverleaf Mall
S 17th Avenue
Frisco Street
Cloverleaf Drive
Crestview Drive
Broadway Drive
Lincoln Road
Raphael Drive
Comanche Drive
Tiltree Road
Laramie Circle
Laredo Drive
Prince George Road
Williamsburg Road
Jamestown Road
Mandalay Drive
Monterrey Lane
Woodland Hills Drive
Beverly Lane
Hillendale Drive
South 34th Avenue
West Memorial Drive
Eagle Walk
Austine Avenue
Black and Gold Blvd
Charles Lane
College Drive
Smalling Drive
East Memorial Drive
Southern Miss Drive
Alumni Drive
Felder Place
Service Drive
Doleac Drive
Morningside Drive
W 4th Street
Fraternity Drive
Pearl Street N.
N.34th Avenue
N. 35th Avenue
N. 36th Avenue
N. 37th Avenue
Montague Blvd
Thornhill Drive
Mable Street.
Westover Drive
Oak Grove Road
Plaza Drive
Park Place
Commerce Drive
Carlisle Street
Park Place Apts
Summerwest Apts
The Reserve Apts
Timberton Drive
Saint Annes Drive
Dornach
Troon Circle
Lytham Circle
Glen Eagles Drive.
Turnberry Drive
Saint Andrew Circle
Poplar Row
Old Hickory Road
Darby Road
South 40th Avenue
40th Place
Linden Court
Merianne Drive
Lesley Lane
Longwood Drive
Abbeywood Lane
Shadowwood Drive
Huckleberry Lane
Sharmont Drive
Belfort Drive
Delond Place
Hope Street
McInnis Loop
Pinewood Drive
Brycewood Circle
Alexander Drive
Sandlewood Drive
Sangria
Candlewick
Oakleigh Drive
Southaven
Danbury
Carrie Road
Natalie Lane
Kirkwood Drive
Wheeless Circle
Waterford
Classic Drive
Classic Woods Drive
Country Club Lane.
Fair Lake Circle
Fair Lake Drive
Fairway Place
Honors Lane
J. Ed Turner
Jackson Road
Lake Estates Drive N (1000 Block)
Lake Estates Drive S (100 Block)
Lake Shore Drive
Medinah Drive
North Beverly Hills Drive
Pinetree Drive
Pipeline
Seventeen Place
Spyglass Hill
Galloway Blvd.
Gravel Pit Road
Hamlet Drive
Hegwood Road
Hospital Drive East
Hospital Drive West
Methodist Blvd
Cottage Dr
Millsaps Drive
Turtle Creek Drive
Hwy 98
Jackson Road
Shadow Ridge
Wedgewood
Shadow Lake
Waverly
Brookwood
Calcutta Cove
Callaway Court
Jackson Road
Lake Forgetful
The MET Apts
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 from Campbell Loop to N 31Street
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
Blackwell Raspberry Lane
6720-7510 blocks of Hwy 49
Convention Center Plaza
Broad Acres Drive
Richburg Road
Stephens Lane
Bryant Drive
Lexington Circle
Oakwood Drive
Lakeland Drive
Cottonwood Drive
Nellwood Drive
Crestwood Drive
Forrest hill Drive
Woodhaven Circle
Trailwood Drive
Maywood Drive