by Hydra-Shield Inc | Aug 18, 2026 | Water Theft
An unknown person opened a fire hydrant in the town of Alabama, New York, draining nearly 140,000 gallons of water and costing the public close to $1,000, according to an article in The Batavian. Officials said the hydrant required a specialized wrench to open,...
by Hydra-Shield Inc | Jun 9, 2026 | Water Theft
Five fire hydrants in Cokato, Minnesota were illegally opened, releasing more than 1 million gallons of water and causing significantly low water pressure for residents, according to an article from The Minnesota Star Tribune. Investigators believe multiple juveniles...
by Hydra-Shield Inc | Jun 3, 2026 | Water Theft
According to an article in The Daily Journal, Indiana American Water is warning Franklin residents about a rise in unauthorized fire hydrant use that is disrupting water quality and threatening system reliability. Illegal hydrant opening stirs up iron and manganese...
by Hydra-Shield Inc | May 13, 2026 | Water Theft
A Lantana man was arrested on felony charges after police said he illegally tapped a fire hydrant and bypassed electrical meters to keep utilities running, according to an article from BocaNewsNow.com. Investigators said the alleged theft damaged city infrastructure...
by Hydra-Shield Inc | May 8, 2026 | Water Theft
According to a news segment report by WMTW Channel 8, The Portland Water District alleges Railroad Weed Control, Inc. repeatedly took water from a Rigby Road hydrant without permission, triggering a damaging “water hammer” pressure surge and a string of...
