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Felony Arrest After Fire Hydrant Connection Found at Lantana, Florida Home

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...

Water Main Breaks Blamed on Illegal Hydrant Tampering in South Portland, Maine; Officials Seek $155,000 in Damages

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...

New Delano Ordinance Would Crack Down on Water Theft

by Hydra-Shield Inc | May 5, 2026 | Water Theft

The Delano City Council is weighing a new ordinance that would formally ban and fine unauthorized use of city water, including theft from fire hydrants and meter tampering, to protect ratepayers and public safety according to an article on KGET TV. Key Takeaways Water...

Business Owner Charged in Large-Scale Water Theft Case

by Hydra-Shield Inc | Apr 22, 2026 | Water Theft

A business owner has been charged in connection with the alleged theft of a significant amount of water, drawing attention to the financial and legal consequences of unauthorized water use, according to an article on Yahoo! News. Key Takeaways A company owner was...

New Ordinance in Santa Clarita Cracks Down on Fire Hydrant Water Theft

by Hydra-Shield Inc | Apr 22, 2026 | Water Theft

According to an article posted on The Signal, a new ordinance approved in Santa Clarita targets unauthorized use of fire hydrants, aiming to reduce water theft and protect local infrastructure. Officials are increasing enforcement as concerns grow over misuse and lost...

Since 1979 Hydra-Shield Manufacturing, Inc. has been the leader in the Hydrant Security Industry, designing and manufacturing the highest quality fire hydrant locks, devices, accessories, and valves, including the Custodian Hydrant Lock.

Through the FyrelaneUSA brand, Hydra-Shield assists Fire Departments in responding to emergencies with the Pre-Con Valve — the only automatic inlet control valve on the market today — and the Hydra-Storz adapters that speed up emergency response performance.

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Felony Arrest After Fire Hydrant Connection Found at Lantana, Florida Home

May 13, 2026

Water Main Breaks Blamed on Illegal Hydrant Tampering in South Portland, Maine; Officials Seek $155,000 in Damages

May 8, 2026

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