Danvers Annual Flushing Program Begins Next Week

DANVERS, MA — The Danvers Water Division will begin its annual hydrant flushing program next week and make its way across the town over the course of the next month.

The program starts on Monday near the Middleton line and moves in a southeast direction each week before concluding at Danversport in five weeks.

Flushing is planned for each day during a combination of day hours 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and evening hours 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. but may be delayed on cold days so that water does not freeze in the roadway. Certain high-traffic areas will be done from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. to avoid congestion.

Other days may be missed due to training and holidays.

Flushing is usually completed every spring to remove sediment which has settled out and collected in the system during the past year.

The town is divided into six working zones for flushing with work in each zone expected to last about three days.

Residents may notice discolored water when first used on a flushing day. Those who experience that should run the cold water faucets until the water clears — usually within an hour of flushing completion.

Lasting problems and concerns can be directed to the Water Division at 978-762-0235.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)