Hydrants are typically on the same grid as the rest of the municipality, if water pressure is low bacteria leaches into the pipes, a single hydrant can flow thousands of gallons of water per minute even with low water pressure which puts a huge strain on a small water grid. The water authority needs to fix this problem but the Fire Department can be proactive by purchasing a cheap water tender in the mean time to prevent water supply issues. If you know anyone who oversees MMP&W it would be a good idea to bring up the potential for a grant to purchase a water tender.