Concord Spring Water Main Flushing to Begin Monday

CONCORD, MA—Concord's spring water main flushing is set to begin Monday, and will continue on through May 4, according to the town's website.

The town has announced that flushing will begin on April 25 and will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and again on May 2 until May 4. Flushing is done in the spring and fall because of lower water demands and to avoid cold weather.

Flushing allows for hydrants to be periodically used and identified for maintenance or replacement and provides an opportunity for tests to be done to determine if water flow and pressure are sufficient, according to the town's website.

The process enhances water quality and allows iron and manganese build-ups to work their way out of the systems.

Below is the water flushing schedule:

April 25:

Flow test-Concord Museum

April 25-27:

Cambridge Turnpike, Lexington Rd., Walnut St., Alcott Rd., Edmonds Rd., Old Bedford Rd., Meriam Rd., Dalton 4/20/16 Rd., Kenny Ln., Virginia Rd., Bedford Rd., Davis Ct., Partridge Ln., Powers Rd., Greenfield Rd., Prescott Rd., Monsen Rd., Minot Rd.

May 2-3:

Monument St., Great Meadows Rd., Monument Farm Rd., Silver Hill Rd., Liberty St., Estabrook Rd.

May 3-4:

Lowell Rd., Farmer’s Cliff Rd., Lindsay Pond Rd., Westford Rd., Middlesex School, Bartkus Farm

You can contact Concord's senior environmental and regulatory coordinator Melissa Simoncini at 978-318-3250 with any questions regarding the program.

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