We authorise licensed commercial customers to remove water from fire hydrants for building, road cleaning, graffiti removal or landscaping activities.

To apply for a licence, please complete our quotation form:

• Complete our licence quotation form online

Your licence will be issued subject to our terms and conditions:

• Fire hydrant extraction licensing: terms and conditions (0.06Mb)

Please note:

• You must have a valid licence prior to any connection to our pipework
• Fire hydrant water is not fit for human consumption or food preparation
• The maximum daily usage must not exceed 20m³
• We have the right to remove faulty or leaking equipment
• Charges will apply if you are seen using a fire hydrant without a valid licence
• We reserve the right to tell you not to use any specified hydrants, where necessary, due to our operational needs

Hydrant licence policy

You can apply for licences to cover daily usage, or a period of three to 12 months.

The licence fee is dependent upon:

• Estimated daily usage of water
• The size of the standpipe being used

All fire hydrants in public streets and highways are our responsibility.

The fire services have direct access to licensed fire hydrants and can use them free of charge for fire fighting and training purposes.