The North Battleford Fire Department will be testing the flow of fire hydrants over the next few weeks. Annual hydrant testing is required by the National Fire Protection Association and underwriters that provide insurance grading throughout Canada.
"It is important to test all fire hydrants to determine what their capabilities would be in an emergency," said NBFD Chief Albert Headrick. "Testing can also uncover any hydrant mechanical problems."
Headrick warns residents and businesses within the testing areas listed below, that they may notice discoloured water. The water, although discoloured, will not be harmful. It will gradually clear up.
June 24 to 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. testing will take place on Bennet Drive and Territorial Drive (near the Co-op).
June 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. testing will take place on 98th Street from 1132 to 2001 and 99th Street from 1132 to 2741.
June 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. testing will take place on 101st Street from 1142-1992 and 102nd Street from 1152 to 1992.
July 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. testing will take place on 91st Street from 1502 - 1892, 92nd Street from 1492 to 1892, 93rd Street from 1402 to 1892, 94th Street from 1332 to 1592 and 95th Street from 1292 to 2222.
July 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. testing will take place on 96th Street from 1252 to 2032 and 97th Street from 1192 to 9711 97th Drive.
July 7 at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. testing will take place on 100th Street from 1102 to 2292.
July 14 at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. testing will take place on 103rd Street from 1142-1892.
July 15 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. testing will take place on 104th Street from 1202 to 1762 and 105th Street from 1102 to 1762.
