Did you know that Tacoma Water manages a network of over 14,000 fire hydrants? While their primary purpose is public safety and fire suppression, they also play a key role in our operations. Our engineers use them to conduct hydraulic modeling, which is essential for planning, designing, and managing our water infrastructure. We view maintaining hydrants as a critical component of our commitment to public service, health, and safety. A specialized team will repair and replace up to 100 fire hydr