Fire Hydrants

DC Water maintains more than 9,000 public fire hydrants across the District of Columbia. Reporting hydrant deficiencies as soon as they are discovered helps DC Water respond and investigate the issue.

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Open Hydrants

​Refers to a hydrant that is discharging water at a fast rate. Often causing flooding.

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Leaking Hydrant

​Refers to a hydrant that is discharging water without being operated from various parts.

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Missing or Damaged

​Refers to hydrants that are missing, damaged or impacted by a motor vehicle.