Learn About Water Distribution

The Water Department is also responsible for building and maintaining the approximately 80 miles of pipelines that water travels to reach businesses and homes of Belleair Residents. The Department maintains more than 150 fire hydrants, 1600 Cold Water Meters and 200 Backflow Prevention Devices. 

The links below are offered to further explain the functions of Water Distribution: 

• Backflow Prevention - Backflow Prevention devices keep the water supply safe. Visit this link to learn more about them.
• Locating Utilities - When homeowners and other utilities excavate soil our locators identify our facilities to prevent damage to the water lines.
• Fire Hydrants - With more than 150 hydrants in the system the hydrant maintenance crew is very busy.