Rent a Fire Hydrant Connection

Step 1.Check your eligibility

Fire hydrant connections allow temporary water use for:

• New construction
• Filling a swimming pool

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

Step 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 Visa and MasterCard. 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.

Step 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.

Step 4.Complete the online form

Complete the Hydrant Connection Rental Form

Step 5.Pick up your connection

You can find our address in the Contact Us section of this page.The office is open from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Please bring your receipt number. We'll review your paperwork and assist you in completing a hydrant use affidavit. After that, you will receive a hydrant connection and a hydrant wrench.

Step 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.

Step 7.Return the equipment to the Water Department

When you're done, return the connection, wrench, and any other parts used, to 1900 Oak Industrial Dr. NE in Grand Rapids. The office is open from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Step 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.

Step 1.Check your eligibility

Fire hydrant connections allow temporary water use for:

• New construction
• Filling a swimming pool

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

Step 2.Determine your need and costs

You'll need your credit/debit card information to pay the deposit and rental fee. We accept Visa and MasterCard.The 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.

Step 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.

Step 4.Give us a call

Our number is located in the Contact Us section. We're happy to assist you in completing the online hydrant connection rental form.

Step 5.Pick up your connection

You can find our address in the Contact Us section of this page.The office is open from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Bring your hydrant connection rental form with your payment receipt or confirmation number. We'll review your paperwork and assist you in completing a hydrant use affidavit. After that, you will receive a hydrant connection and a hydrant wrench.

Step 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.

Step 7.Return the equipment to the Water Department

When you're done, return the connection, wrench, and any other parts used, to 1900 Oak Industrial Dr. NE in Grand Rapids. The office is open from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Step 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.

Step 1.Check your eligibility

Fire hydrant connections allow temporary water use for:

• New construction
• Filling a swimming pool

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

Step 2.Determine your need and costs

You'll need your credit/debit card information to pay the deposit and rental fee. We accept Visa and MasterCard.The 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.

Step 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.

Step 4.Visit our office

You can find our address in the Contact Us section. Stop by the front desk and explain that you would like to rent a hydrant connection. We will guide you through completing the rental form and affidavit and making a payment. After that, you will receive a hydrant connection and a hydrant wrench.

Step 5.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.

Step 6.Return the equipment

When you're done, return the connection, wrench, and any other parts used, to 1900 Oak Industrial Dr. NE in Grand Rapids. The office is open from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Step 7.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.