Annual Water System Flushing Program Starts May 8, Continues Through October

The City of Somerville’s annual Water System Flushing Program is set to begin Monday, May 8, and continue through late October. This annual program flushes pipes at high velocities to clean water mains and maintain the highest possible water quality.

Flushing will take place Mondays and Thursdays between 6 p.m. and midnight to minimize potential disruptions, 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 in a dryer machine, 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 at water@somervillema.gov or 617-625-6600 ext. 5850. 

The Water Department will be hydrant flushing tonight (9/11) and Thursday (9/14) from 6 PM to 12 AM. The crews will be flushing the hydrants in West Somerville on the following streets:  

• Billingham St
• Broadway
• Buena Vista Rd
• Cady Ave
• Campbell Pk
• Chapel St
• College Ave
• Corinthian Rd
• Francesca Ave
• Glover Cir
• Gorham St
• Hall Ave
• Holland St
• Howard St
• Iring St
• Jay St
• Kenwood St
• Kidder Ave
• Leonard St
• Lester Terr
• Morrison Ave
• Park Ave
• Simpson Ave
• Summit St
• Thorndike St
• Walker St
• Wallace St
• William St
• Winslow Ave
• Winter St

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Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication, written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact the ADA Coordinator, Adrienne Pomeroy, at 617-625-6600 x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov.