Beginning today, 20 youth educators will distribute information outside subway stations and parks, at neighborhood events, and on local streets where residents open fire hydrants on hot days, often without realizing the possible consequences for fire-fighting, domestic water use, and the safety of young children.
More: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/news/heat.html
Free Hydrant Spray Caps Available
Hydrants can be opened legally if equipped with a City-approved spray cap. One illegally opened hydrant wastes up to 600 gallons of water per minute, while a hydrant with a spray cap only puts out around 25 gallons per minute. Spray caps can be obtained by an adult 18 or over, free of charge, at local firehouses. Call 311 for more information about how to keep cool and safe this summer.
