Somerville Water and Sewer Department to Begin Its Annual Hydrant Flushing Program

The Water Department will be hydrant flushing tonight (8/8) from 6 PM to 12 AM. The crews will be flushing the hydrants on the following streets:

• Arnold Ave
• Belmont St
• Barstow Ave
• Carver St
• Craige St
• Craige Ter
• Crown St
• Dante Ter
• Elm St (Between Craigie and Linden Ave)
• Evergreen Sq
• Gilson Ter
• Gould Ave
• Gussie Ter
• Hayden Ter
• Hillside Circle
• Ibbetson St
• Kimball St
• Linden Ave
• Linden Circle
• Linden Place
• Lowell Circle
• Lowell St (Between Highland Ave and Somerville Ave)
• Mountain Ave
• Oak Ter
• Olive Ave
• Parker Place
• Peterson Ter
• Porter Ave
• Porter St (Between Mountain Ave and Elm St)
• Sacramento St
• Silvey Place
• Somerville Ave (Between Belmont St and Oak Terr)
• Summer St (Between Belmont St and Cedar St)
• Williams Court

The City of Somerville’s annual Water System Flushing Program will begin the week of May 13 and conclude in late October. This annual program flushes pipes at high velocities to clean water mains and maintain the highest possible water quality.

Flushing will be done on Mondays and Thursdays between 6 p.m. and midnight to minimize disruptions to water service. In most cases, residents will not notice any changes to their water service. However, some homes may experience a temporary, slight drop in water pressure and/or discolored water. In these cases, though the water may be discolored, it is safe to drink. Until the water runs clear, it is advisable to avoid washing laundry, especially white fabrics. If any rust stains appear on wet laundry, it should not be dried, and residents can call 311 (or 617-666-3311 from cell phones or outside the city) for a free bottle of rust remover.

Residents will be notified via signage when their neighborhood will be affected by the Flushing Program. For more information, please contact the Water Department by email at water@somervillema.gov, or call 617-625-6600 ext. 5850.


 

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