Somerville Water and Sewer Department Continues Its Annual Water System Flushing Program Tonight, May 19

The City of Somerville’s annual Water System Flushing Program will begin on Thursday, May 15, 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. On May 15, City crews will be flushing hydrants on the following streets: 
 

• Bailey Rd. 

• Crest Hill Rd. 

• Fellsway West (Shore Dr. to Jaques St.) 

• Governor Winthrop Rd. 

• Melville Rd. 

• Mystic Ave. (McGrath Highway to Moreland St) 

• Puritan Rd. 

• Putnam Rd. 

• Shore Dr. 

• Temple Rd. 

• Ten Hills Rd. 

Please note work schedules are subject to change due to weather. 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 and future updates, visit somervillema.gov/hydrantflushing.  

To contact the Water Department, email water@somervillema.gov or by call 617-625-6600 ext. 5850. 

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 to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.  

If you need assistance translating or understanding this information, please call 311 (617-666-3311) or contact us at somerviva@somervillema.gov. The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter for free.