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Flower Mound details hydrant maintenance program and new digital tracking for 4,676 hydrants
Summary
Town staff described procedures for inspecting, flushing and flow‑testing 4,676 hydrants, explained out‑of‑service markings and announced a new GIS‑linked records system to speed repairs and inform residents.
Town staff told the Flower Mound council that hydrant reliability is a core component of fire response and ISO rating maintenance. "We have 4,676 hydrants in Flower Mound," the hydrant presenter said while outlining inspection and maintenance responsibilities shared between fire and public works.
The presentation explained two complementary processes: annual hydrant flushing (opening a hydrant until water runs clear) and flow testing (measuring GPM and residual pressure). Staff said ISO/NFPA guidance requires 100% of hydrants be flushed annually and…
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