Why do fire hydrants not freeze and burst in the winter? The water is theoretically above the freezing line, no?

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Why do fire hydrants not freeze and burst in the winter? The water is theoretically above the freezing line, no?

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If I recall correctly, there is a feeder pipe up to the hydrant from below the frost line, and an activator device which keeps the water below the frost line.

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