Hydrant Meters for Temporary Construction

Temporary hydrant meter service

Hydrant meters are temporary and are installed for construction purposes or, with prior approval, for temporary fire protection.

• Hydrant meters must be installed for a minimum of 30 days
• Installation typically occurs 7–10 business days after payment is received
• Once installed, hydrant meters cannot be moved to another location without prior notification and Utility approval
• You will receive a monthly bill for potable water use at each hydrant location

Fees

The hydrant meter fee is $845, which includes:

• $650 - Deposit
• $170 - Meter installation
• $25 - Account setup fee

Additional fees may apply:

• $195 re-installation fee if the removal date is not extended and the meter must be re-installed (re-installation may take an additional 7–10 business days)
• Any actual costs for corrective or enforcement actions related to your hydrant application will be billed to your account
• If the meter is missing or stolen, the applicant is responsible for the $620 missing meter fee plus estimated use, and these charges must be paid before any new or relocation request is processed

All charges must be paid before the Utility will complete a new or relocation request.

Before you apply

Please review the following before submitting your application:

• Locate the fire hydrant closest to your project/site that, when in use, will not impede trafic (hose/pipe connections must not cross a road)
• Obtain the badge number from the desired hydrant
• This number is found on a metal or plastic hydrant badge (Example: I-002049)
• If there is no badge, provide the exact location (Example: “Northwest corner of Big Bend Rd & US Hwy 41”)
• You must submit an end date with your application

How to apply for temporary hydrant meter service

1. Download the Temporary Hydrant Meter Service Application
2. Complete the application in full
3. Email the completed application to Water Resources
• If paying by credit card, include the payment confirmation code in your email so the work order can be issued.

Meter removal & extensions

Your meter will be removed based on the information on your application.

If the date changes, the applicant must email the Water Resources department the following information:

• Subject: “New Hydrant Meter Removal Date – [Address of current hydrant meter]”
• Account number - found on your utility bill
• Contact info - daytime contact name and telephone number

Get help

Department: Water Resources
Email: waterdept@hcfl.gov
Phone: (813) 307-1000