CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Public Service Commission is beginning an investigation into the maintenance and testing of fire hydrants.
The announcement was made Friday, June 30.
The PSC currently has no requirements for water pressure or volume for fire suppression, however the state Department of Health and Human Resources requires that fire hydrants must produce flows of at least 250 gallons per minute.
The Commission has ordered that on or before July 28, 2023, all public utility owners of fire hydrants have to provide certain information to the Public Service Commission, including the number of hydrants owned or serviced, their age, problems or complaints, maintenance schedules, and other further details.
“We are seeking information and will evaluate when we receive it and then we will determine if further action is necessary,” said PSC Chairman Charlotte Lane.