Somerville Water and Sewer Department Conducting Its Annual Hydrant Flushing Program

The City of Somerville’s annual Water System Flushing Program will begin the week of May 9 and conclude in late October. This annual program flushes pipes at high velocities to clean water mains and maintain the highest possible water quality.

Flushing will be done on Mondays and Thursdays between 6 p.m. and midnight to minimize disruptions to water service. In most cases, residents will not notice any changes to their water service. However, some homes may experience a temporary, slight drop in water pressure and/or discolored water. In these cases, 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, 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 by email at water@somervillema.gov, or call 617-625-6600 ext. 5850.

The Water Department will be hydrant flushing tonight (10/2) from 6 PM to 12 AM. This is the last flushing night of the season. 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

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Nancy Bacci at 617-625-6600 x 2250 or nbacci@somervillema.gov.