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Old 07-08-2011, 02:44 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by songkrai View Post
Yes.

There used to be federal money to constuct a pond for the fire departments. Since this area has few if any hydrants a pond becomes an asset. Not sure if you can get federal/state/local money for a pond anymore but at one time you could. And this route you would need a hydrant for access to fire vehicles. And it could lower your homeowners insurance bill.
Exactly what happened across the street from my house.The pond was created where an existing stream ran through and a hydrant was installed a mere 100 ft from my house.The insurance gives me a break because of the hydrants proximity.
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