Boulder Wildfire Council speaker urges documentation of hydrant testing and maintenance

Judith Bridal, speaking on behalf of the Boulder Wildfire Council and disclosing she is a shareholder in the water company, urged the council to secure documentation showing whether hydrant testing and maintenance occur on a regular basis.

"I have never in the 10 years I have been there seen any maintenance and certainly no testing," Bridal said, and suggested the town ask for records showing the water company has performed required checks and runs on hydrants. She asked whether the company would present the agreement and explain its status at the water company’s upcoming board meeting. The council acknowledged the request and said staff would follow up with the company and ask for any testing or maintenance records available.

Bridal also noted the town has about 72 hydrants and urged that a system be in place to verify that hydrants are periodically exercised and maintained.