LAUREL, Md. (ABC7) — A hose hooked to a fire hydrant may not seem illegal at first. But if it's without a water meter, chances are someone is trying to steal water. Thieves might think, "It's water.

The hydrant meter lease program that officially ended on Friday allowed contractors and water haulers to get water from city hydrants for $300 every six months, with water taken recorded at the ...

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Citizens can legally purchase water from a WSSC hydrant by leasing a fire hydrant meter. The presence of a meter is a good indication the water is being legally bought.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (April 13, 2016) – Citizens Energy Group says an Indianapolis pool company has stolen an estimated $12,000 in water from unauthorized fire hydrants. The water utility filed… ...

State law requires that cars park at least 15 feet from hydrants - leaving only 12 feet, 5 inches between the meter and the buffer zone. Only a tiny car such as the Mini Cooper, measuring just 11. ...

Sacramento officials say two men could face up to $1,000 fines for illegally tapping a city fire hydrant and taking thousands of gallons of water. The suspected water theft was spotted by city ...