The City of St. Louis Water Division issues a special permit for the use of a fire hydrant to obtain water. The Water Division will furnish the permit holder with a key, reducer, meter, and backflow preventer. This is the only equipment permitted for use on a City fire hydrant. Any other equipment found in use will be confiscated; this does not include fittings. The permit is non-transferrable and must be kept with the equipment at all times.
In order to obtain a hydrant use permit, the City of St. Louis Water Division must receive a written request on company letterhead at least 24 hours in advance of picking up the equipment. You may fax, mail, or hand-deliver your request to the estimator.
In your written request, please include the following information:
The Water Division must receive written request, on your company letterhead paper, 24 hours in advance of picking up equipment.
When you come to pick up your equipment please have a check made out to the City of St. Louis Water Division for the deposit. The following charges are merely guidelines, and actual deposits could be larger.
| Fee Type | 1″ Meter (Garden Hose) | 3″ Meter (Fire Hose) |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | $700.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Meter testing fee (one-time) | $50.00 | $120.00 |
| Daily equipment fee | $5.00 | $15.00 |
| Water rate | $2.62 / 100 cu ft | $2.62 / 100 cu ft |
Meter must be read each month. The meter will be read on the 1st or 2nd working day of each month by Water Division personnel. A $50.00 fee will be billed for each meter read monthly. The meter will be read at the job site stated on the Rental Application. If the meter is not at this location, call the Water Division last working day of each month and notify Meter and Tap of the meter location. If the meter is not on location or notification was not made, a $50.00 fee will still be billed and a $100.00 penalty fee will be imposed for each monthly late meter read. The meter must be read by the 5th of each month or the application will be revoked.
