If Your Water's a Bit Brown and Loses Pressure, Here's Why

NORTHBOROUGH, MA — The DPW began its water-flushing schedule on April 1, and continues on Fridays through April 29.

Flushing happens during the evening hours to minimize potential problems with discolored water or lower than normal pressure.

There may be a temporary drop in water pressure, and also discolored or cloudy water. These conditions will subside in a few hours after the flushing is completed.

Helpful Tips:

• Fill a bottle or clean, plastic milk jug with fresh tap water and store it in the refrigerator to use for drinking and/or cooking.
• During the flushing:
• Do not wash white or light-colored laundry during the test procedures.

After the flushing is completed:

• Open the cold water faucets and let the water flow until it is clear. Turn off the faucets.
• Open the hot water faucets and let the water flow until it is clear. Turn off the faucets.
• When both hot and cold water are clear, the water is ready for use as normal.
• Check the faucet screens for trapped particles.
• Wash a load or two of dark-colored clothes first to ensure there is no discoloration.