Hydrant Flushing In North Plymouth, West Plymouth, And Samoset/Summer Street Areas, Beginning April 5

Press release from the Town of Plymouth:

March 25, 2021

The Department of Public Works' Water Division will continue the annual flushing of hydrants in the "West Plymouth Pressure Zone," beginning the week of April 5, 2021.

PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED MAP (link provided, below): The West Plymouth Pressure Zone encompasses areas along the Samoset Street and Summer Street / Federal Furnace Road corridors west of Standish Avenue and Oak Street, out to the Carver town line. This pressure zone has hydrants with red bonnets.

During the week of April 5, 2021, the Water Division will be flushing in the area of the North Plymouth Industrial Park and the areas between Standish Avenue and Route 3.

Subject to delays caused by weather and temperatures, flushing will begin at 7:30 A.M. and continue as late as 8:00 P.M. It is estimated that the flushing in the West Plymouth Pressure Zone will require 5-7 weeks to complete.

Customers may notice a severe drop in pressure while the hydrants are flowing. In addition, customers may notice that some discoloration of their water may occur when they are drawing water while the Water Division is flushing near their home. If this occurs, customers are advised to wait until the Water Division is out of the area and then run cold water from the faucet nearest to the water meter for several minutes. The discoloration should clear up, shortly thereafter.

As a precaution, customers are urged to check their water for discoloration prior to washing laundry. Should a load of laundry be stained by rusty water, please contact the Water Division Office for recommended cleaning instructions.

The Town appreciates the community’s patience during this important annual maintenance activity. General questions may be directed to the DPW's Water Division at (508) 830-4162, during normal business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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