Scottish Water warns against fire hydrant vandalism
Similar acts of vandalism have also occurred elsewhere in Scotland, including Niddrie House Square in Edinburgh in May.
The utility company said that acts of vandalism can cause disruptions to the water supply, reduce water pressure, lead to discoloured water, and cause localised flooding.
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They can also severely impact the water supply that firefighters rely on, hindering their ability to tackle fires and thereby increasing the risk to lives and property.
Kevin Roy, general manager of customer service at Scottish Water, said: "Some people who vandalise fire hydrants may see their actions as 'harmless fun' but that's absolutely not the case.
"The reality is that homes and businesses can experience low water pressure or a loss of supply.
"Also, firefighters rely on these hydrants for fighting fires and a shortage of water could endanger people's lives and property."
The frequency of such incidents tends to increase during warm, dry weather and the school summer holidays, particularly in the Central Belt.
This means Scottish Water has to bring in extra resources to tackle the problem, affecting their ability to address other water-related issues across the region.
Mr Roy described fire hydrant vandalism as "completely reckless and selfish", urging communities to report any incidents to the police immediately.
Fire hydrants can be accessed legally only by Scottish Water, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and any individuals who have been granted permission by Scottish Water.
Vandalising or setting off a fire hydrant could result in a fine of up to £5,000, as stated by the Fire Scotland Act 2005, Section 23.
Anyone who witnesses fire hydrant vandalism can contact Police Scotland by phoning 101.
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