About Hydrant Permits
Hydrant Permits allow inspected and approved customer water tank trucks/trailers to access predetermined hydrants throughout TVWD's service area. These hydrants are designated with green painted caps/tops. To learn more about obtaining a hydrant permit, see our FAQ section below.
Unauthorized hydrant use and/or use of a non-approved (un-inspected) tank is subject to the penalties listed in our Bulk Water Rates.
![Hydrant wrenches are required for hydrant operation. Hydrant wrench must be with truck/tank at time of inspection. Hydrant Wrench](https://www.tvwd.org/sites/default/files/styles/full_node_additional_two_column/public/imageattachments/water-quality/page/4474/_hydrantwrench.jpg?itok=fLlZ_76y)
Hydrant Wrench - TVWD requires only hydrant wrenches be used to operate hydrants. A hydrant wrench must accompany the vehicle/tank at the time of inspection.
![Chapman valves must be used to regulate water access from hydrant. Chapman valve must be with truck/tank at time of inspection. Chapman Gate Vavle](https://www.tvwd.org/sites/default/files/styles/full_node_additional_two_column/public/imageattachments/water-quality/page/4474/_chapmangatevalve.jpg?itok=gO-KbfXF)
Chapman (gate) valve - TVWD requires chapman valves be used to regulate flow from its hydrants. A chapman valve must accompany the vehicle/tank at the time of inspection.