Water Truck With No Tags Taking Water From a Fire Hydrant

[3CATSAILOR]

At all different times of the day and even in the evening I have noticed a water truck, just South of Great Mills Road taking water from a hydrant. I know from time to time METCOM gives permission on a limited basis. It is about half to 3/4 mile South on 235 on the right side from Great Mills Road. The water truck has only a orange triangle on the back. However, it does use State and County Roads. I thought Maryland law requires a vehicle on a State highway to have tags. It does not appear to be a farm vehicle.

 

[my-thyme]

I've seen it and wondered. Probably taking water to a migrant camp.

 

[LightRoasted]

For your consideration ...

At all different times of the day and even in the evening I have noticed a water truck, just South of Great Mills Road taking water from a hydrant. I know from time to time METCOM gives permission on a limited basis. It is about half to 3/4 mile South on 235 on the right side from Great Mills Road. The water truck has only a orange triangle on the back. However, it does use State and County Roads. I thought Maryland law requires a vehicle on a State highway to have tags. It does not appear to be a farm vehicle.

If there is no a meter connected to the hydrant before hooking up the hose, they are stealing that water. Next time you should look to see if there is a meter, if there isn't one, call the law and Metcom.

Those authorized to get water from a hydrant like this use a meter for gallon usage then report to water companies the total used so they are charged for such use.

 

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Those authorized to get water from a hydrant like this use a meter for gallon usage then report to water companies the total used so they are charged for such use.

The good old honor system. What could go wrong?

 

[LightRoasted]

For your consideration ...

The good old honor system. What could go wrong?

Come on now. Where's your charity? Southern Maryland is a panacea of absolute moral peoples. Nothing could go wrong because people here do no wrong.

 

[TPD]

I know the truck you are talking about and I’m sure he has the requisite permissions/permits from Metcom, just like all the pool water trucks you see in the spring next to hydrants.