Town Of Dedham Hydrant Flushing And Water Main Cleaning Starts On April 20

Press release from the Town of Dedham:

April 16, 2021

To maintain the quality of water to our customers and clean sediment from the water mains, the Dedham-Westwood Water District will be flushing the water piping distribution system beginning on Tuesday April 20, 2021. Work will continue weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. until the end of May.

The flushing will start in the Greenlodge Area and systematically progress through the Manor, Oakdale, Endicott, Rustcraft, Dedham Square, East Dedham, Precinct One, and Riverdale areas.

Over time, mineral sediments and deposits collect and coat the water mains. This can discolor water, cause undesirable tastes and odors, and over time reduce the flow of water through the mains. The water mains are flushed by operating valves in the street and opening fire hydrants to direct the flow of water to properly flush the water main.

Quick Tips:

• Watch for street signs near the work area.
• Check our website dwwd.org for frequent updates.
• Check water before doing laundry.
• Call us at 781-329-7090 if you have any questions.
• Provide us with your email address. (If we have your email address, we can send you a message when we are flushing in your specific area).
• Download the DropCounter App or visit https://www.dwwd.org/dropcount... to set up an account. DWWD can send you alerts and updates, and you can track your usage and account.

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