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West Covina officials say multiple water agencies manage hydrants, urge inspection and longer pipe-replacement program
Summary
Fire and water utility officials told the City Council that eight separate water purveyors serve West Covina, that hydrant testing and replacement are required on multi-year cycles, and that utilities are seeking more funding to accelerate aging-pipe replacements after recent wildfires highlighted reliability concerns.
West Covina fire and water officials told the City Council on April 1 that eight different water purveyors serve the city, that responsibilities for hydrant maintenance rest with the individual purveyors, and that utilities are seeking more funding to accelerate replacement of aging pipelines.
Chief Chip Brown of the West Covina Fire Department told the council the department “has not experienced an issue with dry hydrants or lack of water pressure,” but emphasized that companies must keep hydrants inspected and flow-tested. “NFPA requires annual inspection for leaks, damage, function, and clearance around the hydrants,” Brown said. He said flow testing is required every five years.
The presentation included officials from Valencia Heights Water District and Suburban Water Systems. Michael Delgado, vice president of field operations for Suburban Water…
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