Rent a Fire Hydrant Connection | City of Grand Rapids, MI

1. Check your eligibility

Fire hydrant connections allow temporary water use for:

Construction
Filling a swimming pool

Our connections are only for fire hydrants within the Grand Rapids Water System.

2. Have your credit/debit card ready

You'll need to enter your credit/debit card information to pay the deposit and rental fee. We accept all major credits cards. The total cost for renting a hydrant connection depends on your use and whether your connection is metered or not.

Residential account holders filling a single swimming pool pay a $50 fee and $100 deposit in advance, plus $75 per week for hydrant use. This connection is not metered.
Non-residential customers use a metered connection and must pay a $300 fee and $500 deposit up front, plus $25 per week and the metered volume of water used.
For customers without a water system account, the deposit amount is $500.

Please keep in mind that we do not supply hoses. You should check with local rental companies for the availability and price of renting a hose.

3. Review the Rules and Regulations

Make sure you take a look at the City of Grand Rapids Water Systems Rules and Regulations for any lingering questions or clarifications needed.

4. Make a request

Complete the Hydrant Connection Rental Form.

Give us a call

We're happy to assist you in completing the online hydrant connection rental form. Please call (616) 456-3000 for assistance.

Visit us

Visit the City Hall Lobby at 300 Monroe Avenue NW. Visitors receive 30 minutes of free parking in the Government Center Parking Structure, which can be accessed from Monroe Avenue NW or Ottawa Avenue NW.

Let staff know that you would like to rent a hydrant connection. We will walk you through completing the rental form and affidavit and collecting payment. Once finished, you will receive a hydrant connection and a hydrant wrench.

5. Pick up your connection

Visit the Water System building at 1900 Oak Industrial Drive NE.

Please bring your receipt number. Staff will review your paperwork and help you complete a hydrant use affidavit. Once completed, you will receive a hydrant connection and a hydrant wrench.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

6. Use your hydrant connection safely

Refer to the hydrant operation procedure section of your rental form. Improper use could result in fees for damage to City equipment.

7. Return the equipment

When you’re finished, return the hydrant connection, wrench, and any other parts used to the Water System building at 1900 Oak Industrial Drive NE.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

8. We'll review your charges

After you return your equipment, we'll assess your charges. You will be invoiced for any balance owed. If you have a remaining deposit credit, we'll mail your refund to you.