HICKORY, N.C. — Neighbors in Hickory are expressing their frustrations due to firefighters testing fire hydrants.
According to the Hickory Record, the testing has caused the water to turn brown for some residents who live northeast of the city.
The Hickory Fire Department started testing fire hydrants on April 7 and is expected to continue doing so through May.
Officials said testing is crucial to making sure the fire hydrants work in an emergency.
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