Dry Hydrant Program

Maryland Forest Service · State program

Maryland Forest Service supports installation of dry hydrants to improve rural water access for fire suppression. It is a state wildfire-support program, but it is not a homeowner payout.

Last verified: August 27, 2026

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How it works

The Dry Hydrant Program improves rural water access for fire suppression operations. The official page notes that the Maryland Forest Service has used grant funding to install dry hydrants statewide.

What it covers

The page describes installation of dry hydrants as the relevant activity; it does not provide a homeowner-facing rebate or a statewide residential application process.

Wildfire relevance

Dry hydrants help fire suppression in rural areas and support wildfire response capacity.

Timing and deadlines

The cited page does not list current application windows, deadlines, or a homeowner application path.

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