First Danvers Water Main Flushing In 2 Years Begins This Week

DANVERS, MA — Danvers residents may notice discolored water at times over the next four weeks as the town conducts its annual flushing program for the first time in two years.

The typically annual flushing program to remove sediment was not done last year because of the onset of the coronavirus crisis. Because the lines have not been flushed for two years there is a higher chance of water discoloration this spring.

The Danvers Department of Public Works said the program is expected to last four weeks with most flushing from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. In some areas, due to high traffic, early morning flushing from 3 to 7 a.m. will be necessary.

The program began near the Middleton line on Monday and will continue southeasterly until finishing in the Davenport area. The town has been divided into six sections with each section expected to take three days.

Those with water discoloration should run cold water for a few minutes before using. It should clear up within the hour. Those with lasting issues should contact the Water Division at 978-762-0235.

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(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.)