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Hydrants

• There are approximately 21,000 fire hydrants owned by the City.
• Hydrants on private property are not the City's responsibility.

Hydrant markers
Orange markers are installed so that snow clearing equipment, maintenance staff and the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service can easily locate hydrants during winter.

Pressure recording devices
We will be conducting a water distribution system pressure recording program from May until September. The purpose of the program is to gather information to be used in the evaluation of the City’s water distribution system.

Distribution system pressures will be recorded on a 24-hour basis with the use of a pressure transducer and data logger contained within an aluminum housing attached to individual hydrants. The units are clearly marked as being the property of the City of Winnipeg Water and Waste Department. Department staff members will inspect and download information from the units on a regular schedule.

Hydrant rentals - Backflow preventer with lockable box

• Hydrants cannot be used for:
  • filling swimming pools
  • flooding skating rinks
• Rental service is available to contractors and others who:
  • need a temporary water supply
  • don't have their own backflow preventer
  • are unable rent one from a local supplier
• This device is mandatory to prevent the back siphoning of any harmful liquid or substance into the City's water system during the use of the temporary water supply.
• Rental permit information
• Rental cost
  The number of hydrant boxes available for rent is limited.

Who should you call to inquire?
Contact 311.