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1. How do I rent a fire hydrant meter?

You must fill out a fire hydrant meter application and pay a deposit. Once completed and paid, you will take your receipt and the original application to the Bradford Street Facility at 1006 Bradford Street to pick up the fire hydrant meter.

2. Is there a deposit required to rent a fire hydrant meter?

Yes. Deposit amounts are dependent upon meter size. If the meter is a 3/4 inches, the deposit required is $300. If the meter is 3 inches, it is $1,270. Payment for the deposit can be made with cash, check, or Visa/MasterCard/Discover.

3. Where do I return the fire hydrant meter?

The fire hydrant meter must to be returned to our Bradford Street Facility. If the account is more than 60 days delinquent, the customer must return the meter immediately. Failure to do so will result in "theft by taking" charges.

4. What happens if the fire hydrant meter is lost or stolen?

A lost or stolen fire hydrant meter will result in forfeiture of deposit. If the meter was stolen, we will require a copy of the police report of theft.

5. How will you know how much consumption to bill me?

Fire hydrant meter customers must bring the meter to the Bradford Facility every month between the 1st and 5th for a meter reading. Failure to do so will result in a $150 late fee.