Lake Valley needs help clearing hydrants. Photo/Provided

Lake Valley Fire Protection District is looking for people to adopt one of the more than 1,000 fire hydrants in the area.

Employees aren’t able to shovel and maintain all of them in a timely manner even though state law says they must be free of obstructions and immediately identifiable.

The district said some hydrants remain buried all winter. That is why officials are asking community members to adopt the hydrant closest to their home or business, and keep it clear of snow and debris.

When maintaining a hydrant, a 3-foot clear space should be maintained around it and to the road’s edge.

For more info, call 530.577.3737.