LA Fires Prompt Local Hydrant Check
- Media
- Jan 15
- 1 min read
Sweetwater Authority, one of South County’s major water providers, plans to conduct a thorough review of its fire hydrants, pumping stations and other equipment used to fight fires.
The review, requested by directors of the agency on Friday, was prompted by apparent fire hydrant failures during the recent Los Angeles wildfires.
“I think everyone’s attention has been heightened by the catastrophe in Los Angeles,” said Steve Castaneda, one of the directors who requested the review. “I just want to make sure our systems are prepared and ready to go, and the maintenance that needs to be done is up to date and we don’t have any problems.”
Sweetwater had been in the midst of reviewing its hydrant system when the LA fires struck. Castaneda said he’s hoping the review can be expanded to include an inventory and inspection of all the agency’s hydrants, evaluation of pumping stations used to transport water to higher elevation properties and examination of the system’s ability to withstand power outages.
“We just want to make sure we’re prepared,” Castaneda said.
Jim Hinch | January 14, 2025 | Voice of San Diego
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