Hydrant testing planned as fire department seeks ISO documentation to lower rating

May 14, 2026

Fire Department to flush and inspect hydrants; council members said documented training and hydrant flushing could lower Leamington's ISO rating from 6 to 4, which may affect insurance and grant eligibility.

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Marcia Pack reported the fire department will flush and inspect town hydrants this month as part of efforts to document training and maintenance. The council discussed that the town’s ISO rating — currently listed as a 6 — could be lowered to a 4 if documentation of training and hydrant flushing is provided to ISO.

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