Request Fire Hydrant Flow Testing

1. Make sure you need a flow test

If you're having a pressure issue at your location, give us a call at 311 or 616-456-3000.

Fire hydrant flow tests measure pressure in a location by opening and flowing consecutive fire hydrants. We use these tests to collect this data:

  • Static pressure
  • Residual pressure
  • Pitot reading

We conduct flow tests by request for any location within the Grand Rapids Water System.

2. Determine the location of the test

We'll perform the flow test at fire hydrants near the address or intersection you choose.

3. Fill Out the Form

Instructions

  1. You will submit the request (and make payment, if necessary) at the GR PayIt website.
  2. Once there, click the “Pay as Guest” button.
  3. Select either “Existing Flow Test Data” or “New Flow Test”

Complete the request form here

Payment can only be made through the online form.

4. We'll review your request

We'll follow up with you via email within 2 business days. 

  • If you request existing data (no charge), we usually can email you test results the same day.
  • If you request a new test ($200), we will email you the test results as soon as they are available, usually within two days. However, new flow tests are very weather dependent.
  • If you have questions about the process, contact us flowtest@grcity.us or 616-456-3000.

Contact Us

Phone
616-456-3000

Email
flowtest@grcity.us

Location
Grand Rapids Water System
1900 Oak Industrial Dr. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505