Hydrant Security and Safety
Town has two different types of hydrants within its service area. All the hydrants within the historic downtown area are brown with a white top. Hydrants in other areas are red with a white top.
All town owned and operated hydrants are equipped with an identification ring.
It is illegal to tamper or open a fire hydrant without a permit from the Utilities Department. If you suspect tampering or misuse of a fire hydrant, immediately call the Utilities Department at 703-771-2750 between 8:30 am to 5:00pm. After 5pm, contact the police non-emergency number at 703-771-4500.
Town rents hydrant meters to contractors for use on town owned hydrants. If contractors are interested in obtaining a permit for use of a town hydrant meter, contact the Utilities Department at 703-771-2762.
If you are interested in obtaining information regarding filling a swimming pool, contact the Utilities Department at 703-771-2750.
All town rented hydrant meters are dark blue in color. The meter must be attached to the hydrant during use. The photographs below depict the proper use and setup on a town owned hydrant. Operating a hydrant, attaching a fire or garden hose without a hydrant meter or using a different color hydrant meter is illegal use and the Utilities Department should be notified immediately.
