The City of Cartersville Fire Department will be partnering with the City of Cartersville Water Department over the next several weeks as the fire hydrant testing process begins for 2010. Since hydrants do not get used on a regular basis, testing the hydrants helps identify any problems so they can be corrected, saving the Fire Department valuable time in the event of a fire. Accurate and current hydrant flow data also effects the communities insurance rating that has a direct bearing on the cost of residential and commercial insurance policies. Common problems include obstruction by shrubs, out of service valves, caps that cannot be removed, inadequate water pressure, insufficient water supply or broken lines. Testing of fire hydrants also has a long-term benefit, as it reduces iron deposits in the water system.

With more than 1,400 fire hydrants in the City of Cartersville, the testing process has recently been re-evaluated and modifications have been made. The goal is to complete one-third of hydrants each year, establishing a three-year rotation for accurate flow data for the Water System. This modified rotation will also conserve water. Testing will always take place Monday through Friday and will be completed by noon to allow ample time for any challenges that are encountered. The city is working hard to keep all residents and businesses informed of when testing will be taking place in their area. Signs with dates will be placed in the applicable areas prior to testing, phone messages will be sent out using the Connect CTY system and the media will receive the schedules ahead of time.

This process should not cause any inconvenience to the public, however, occasionally, testing the hydrants does stir up some sediment in the pipes, causing some minor discoloration. If this occurs, the water is perfectly safe for drinking, but please run your water until it is clear prior to washing any laundry. The city appreciates the public's patience when this critical testing is taking place in their area.

Hydrant Flow Schedule 2010 Sequence/Round #2

* Day 8: June 8

233 Etowah Drive

220 Etowah Drive

210 Etowah Drive

163 Etowah Drive

149 Etowah /Lee

124 Etowah Drive

48 Etowah Drive

28 Etowah/Leake

116 Arrowhead Drive

109Arrowhead Drive

57 Arrowhead Drive

31 Arrowhead Drive



* Day 9: June 9

Lucky & Leake

Lucky & West

210 Luckie St.

213 Luckie St.

235 Luckie St.

Green Ives Lane 196, 197, 198

Green Ives & Bartow

6 Green Ives

20 Green Ives

South Ave. 201, 208, 207, 138

2 South Ave.

25 South Ave.

114 South Ave

130 South Ave

South Ave & Cook



* Day 10: June 10

Thoroughbred & S. Erwin

31 Thoroughbred

43 Thoroughbred

56 Thoroughbred

In Erwin Chase to the left Apt 608

In Erwin Chase to the right Apt. 312

Georgia Blvd. 211, 210, 209, 825

116 Georgia Blvd

28 Georgia Blvd

14 Georgia Blvd

S. Erwin across from Ga. Bvld

* Day 11: June 14

113 S. Erwin St.

Behind 120 S. Erwin St.

207 S. Erwin St.

220 S. Erwin St.

309 S. Erwin St.

S. Erwin & Lenox Park

420 S. Erwin St.

430 S. Erwin St.

S. Erwin & Industrial Dr.

555 S. Erwin St.

200' North of Old Mill