Adopt a Hydrant

Step 1.Decide how many hydrants you want to adopt

Individuals can adopt a single hydrant or multiple hydrants.

Groups and organizations are also welcome to adopt hydrants. A minimum of 5 hydrants is the requirement, but we encourage you to adopt as many as you can care for.

Step 2.Locate a Hydrant

Use this map to select your hydrant.

You may type an address in the search bar or zoom in on the map to view the available hydrants (shown in yellow) in your desired area.

Write down the hydrant number to fill in on the application.

Step 3.Review the Care & Safety Guidelines

Make sure that you’ve read and agree to these guidelines(PDF, 176KB) in the application form.

Step 4.Complete the online form

Apply Online

Step 5.We'll review your form

You will receive an email confirmation of your adoption that will include program information including important guidelines for hydrant care. Adopting a hydrant is a yearly commitment. We will be in touch with you throughout the year and change of seasons.

Step 1.Decide how many hydrants you want to adopt

Individuals can adopt a single hydrant or multiple hydrants.

Groups and organizations are also welcome to adopt hydrants. A minimum of 5 hydrants is the requirement, but we encourage you to adopt as many as you can care for.

Step 2.Locate a Hydrant

Use this map to select your Hydrant.

You may type an address in the search bar or zoom in on the map to view the available hydrants (shown in yellow) in your desired area.

Write down the hydrant number to fill in on the application.

Step 3.Review the Care & Safety Guidelines

Make sure that you’ve read and agree to these guidelines(PDF, 176KB) in the application form.

Step 4.Give us a call

Once you have identified the hydrant number(s) of the hydrant(s) you wish to adopt, call us at 3-1-1 or 616-456-3000 and we will get you signed up.

Step 5.We'll review your form

You will receive an email confirmation of your adoption that will include program information including important guidelines for hydrant care. Adopting a hydrant is a yearly commitment. We will be in touch with you throughout the year and change of seasons.

Step 1.Decide how many hydrants you want to adopt

Individuals can adopt a single hydrant or multiple hydrants.

Groups and organizations are also welcome to adopt hydrants. A minimum of 5 hydrants is the requirement, but we encourage you to adopt as many as you can care for.

Step 2.Locate a Hydrant

Use this map to select your Hydrant.

You may type an address in the search bar or zoom in on the map to view the available hydrants (shown in yellow) in your desired area.

Write down the hydrant number to fill in on the application.

Step 3.Review the Care & Safety Guidelines

Make sure that you’ve read and agree to these guidelines(PDF, 176KB) in the application form.

Step 4.Visit our office

Once you have identified the hydrant number(s) of the hydrant(s) you wish to adopt, we'll help you apply! We're located at the address listed in the Contact Us section. Our office hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Step 5.We'll review your form

You will receive an email confirmation of your adoption that will include program information including important guidelines for hydrant care. Adopting a hydrant is a yearly commitment. We will be in touch with you throughout the year and change of seasons.