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The report calls for firefighting water supplies to be recognised as a critical public safety requirement, for "greater accountability" for the water sector and for increased hydrant maintenance.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

The organisation has called on water regulators to enforce measures on water providers regarding the provision of water for firefighting, and to implement "clear national standards" on fire hydrant repair and maintenance.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

The Newtown Dream Dog Park is one of the best in the country, outfitted with sprinklers, a spraying hydrant, hoops, tunnels and more.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2025

At least one of the tankers filled at a hydrant reserved for fire engines, according to an activist who spoke to the driver and photographed paperwork showing his destination.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025

I listened to the radio anecdotes about Marilyn and watched the activity across the street and down the block, where someone had opened a hydrant and children squealed in and out of the rushing water.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

In a motion to dismiss the case, the university argued that the agreement didn’t create a public easement and that it is only obligated to allow the city access for maintaining underground facilities and hydrants.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Fire hydrants in the UK often do not provide enough water flow for firefighting, fire chiefs have warned.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Fire hydrants in the nation’s capital were painted to resemble American patriots, as part of the “Paint-A-Plug for America” project.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

Then move on over to the fire hydrants.

From Slate ● Feb. 24, 2026

Some mention was made of the understaffed fire department, aged equipment, the need for fireboats to patrol the river, and the fact that hydrants were placed far apart.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy