The City of Cleveland’s Division of Water has evaluated each fire hydrant in the Macedonia Fire Response District (Macedonia, Northfield Center, Sagamore Hills) and determined that a significant number of the hydrants need to be replaced. An outside contractor will be hired to perform the work over a period of several months.

Because hydrants are located in the utility right-of-way, residents will not receive notice prior to the start of replacement work; however, you may notice small flags, caution tape, and/or fluorescent paint marking the hydrants.

Once hydrants are replaced, grass will be restored around them. If you have landscaped around a hydrant on your property, you may want to preserve your plants by moving them to a safe area. Please be assured that if a fire hydrant near your home is out of service, it will not impede the fire department’s ability to effectively fight a fire, as trucks carry ample fire hose to manage such situations.

For more information, read Chief Brian Ripley’s letter on the hydrant replacement project which can be found here: https://ow.ly/elHk50Tz8jY