For this call, we shut off the water at the curb stop to the residence and yard hydrant and isolated the line for hydrant removal. After relocating a large rock for safety, we excavated around the existing yard hydrant to a depth of approximately five feet. The hydrant was found to be connected to a galvanized nipple embedded in a concrete slab, with no drainage stone installed around the weep hole. We installed a new yard hydrant, connected it to the existing water line, and added proper drainage stone around the weep hole. The stone was covered with silt fabric, and the excavation was backfilled in 6-inch compacted lifts. The new hydrant was tested and is operating correctly with full pressure and no leaks at this time. The ground was raked and leveled, and grass seed was applied; however, due to the season and temperature, germination is not expected. A bag of grass seed and a bale of hay were left with the homeowner for reseeding in the spring.
