Hydrants: Repair or Replace | QuickChat

In the realm of urban infrastructure, fire hydrants stand as silent sentinels that need to spring into action at a moment's notice. However, as these crucial components of our cities age, a pressing question emerges: should utilities continue to repair aging hydrants, or is it time for a wholesale replacement? The decision to replace aging hydrants is more than a matter of infrastructure management; it's a commitment to the safety, efficiency, and future of our communities.

In this QuickChat video Bob Crossen (VP of Content Strategy) speaks about this topic with David Johnson (Director of Strategic Business Development at Mueller Water Products).

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Timestamps:

• What products have you at Mueller been developing to meet the needs of the modern utility? | 0:33
• Repair or replace decisions are central to managing total cost of ownership for utilities. How does that influence product development and align with utility needs? | 2:22
• How can utilities ensure their hydrants are available for these immediate emergency response situations? | 5:09
• Hydrants have also evolved to do more these days. What kinds of features or upgrades are on the table these days? | 7:38