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Hoover staff explain hydrant ownership and costs as council considers three new hydrants
Summary
A resolution would authorize Central Alabama Water to install three hydrants on estate lots; Fire Chief Bentley explained hydrant ownership distinctions, maintenance responsibilities, and that the city pays roughly $21.81 per rented hydrant per month for about 1,480 public hydrants.
Hoover City reviewed a resolution to authorize Central Alabama Water to install three fire hydrants on large estate lots and received an extended briefing on hydrant ownership, maintenance responsibilities and costs.
Chief Bentley told the council that the city operates across several water systems and distinguishes between private hydrants (installed behind a development's…
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