The Policies authorize tightly controlled use of District hydrants, including bulk water access for businesses and fire suppression use under written Hydrant Use Agreements with fire districts or associations. The fee schedule includes daily Bulk Water Access Fees, Bulk Water Rates per 1,000 gallons, a Bulk Water Usage Delinquent Reporting Fee, and an Annual Hydrant Maintenance Fee assessed per hydrant, reflecting an ongoing need to maintain hydrants, metering setups, and backflow devices for non‑potable bulk uses.To administer this program the District must manage hydrant condition assessments, lubrication, flow testing, and specialized portable metering/backflow assemblies for temporary bulk connections. Vendors that provide hydrant maintenance, inspection, asset management, or portable metering and backflow equipment can help the District support compliant bulk water operations and ensure that fire protection hydrants remain in serviceable condition. There is also scope for software tools to track hydrant assets, maintenance cycles, and bulk water customers.

Hydrant use for bulk water must be metered and protected with backflow devices; all hydrant water is deemed non‑potable and is limited by written agreement and operator supervision.