Norton Spring Hydrant Flushing Begins Sunday

Press release from the Town of Norton:

4-21-2020 ATTENTION NORTON RESIDENTS

Beginning Sunday, April 26, 2020

The Water Department has a semi-annual water main and hydrant flushing program. Every Spring and Fall, the nearly 1000 hydrants are flushed, it takes approximately ten weeks. Evening flushing hours are Sunday through Thursday between 9:00 pm, and 4:00 am. Daily flushing may occur Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 2:00 pm if it is deemed necessary in certain areas. Flushing involves the use of high-velocity water to scour the inside surfaces of the water mains. This process allows us to flush out iron and manganese particles. However, it also creates discolored water. Discoloration varies from pale yellow to dark brown and may include iron particles. Because the water system’s infrastructure is a continuous loop, this discoloration can occur anywhere in the system during the flushing program regardless of where the hydrants are being opened.

Therefore it is recommended that you use caution when using filtering systems, washing machines, dishwashers, etc. Bottling water and keeping it on hand for your convenience is also suggested.

The Town Website will be updated daily with flushing locations and areas most likely to be affected.

Questions and comments can be directed to the Superintendent at 508-285-0282.

This press release was produced by the Town of Norton. The views expressed here are the author’s own.