Danvers 5-Week Water Main Flushing Program Begins This Week

DANVERS, MA — Danvers water main flushing was set to begin this week and continue for the next five weeks beginning near the Middleton line and proceeding southeast across town.

Flushing is customarily completed each spring to remove sediment that has settled and collected in the system, assess hydrant flow rate for firefighting, and improve water quality. There may be days in which flushing may not occur in order to guard against the potential of water freezing on the roadway.

Flushing may also be impacted by staff training or holidays.

Flushing will take place during workday hours (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and evening hours (3 p.m. to 7 p.m.). In certain parts of town, early morning flushing (3 a.m. to 7 a.m.) will occur due to expected traffic volume.

Officials said town staff has optimized our flushing procedures to provide the flushing volumes necessary to enhance water quality and to reduce unnecessary water withdrawals.

A real-time map is available here.

When flushing is underway, residents may experience some water discoloration; if possible, limit the use of water during this period.

Once the flushing in an area is complete, run cold water from a tub spigot or sink faucet located at the highest point in your home for 15 minutes or until the water clears up. If water does not clear up within that period, wait 30 minutes and repeat the step above.

Be advised that if residents run water from a fixture that is serviced by an in-home water filter, the

filter may clog and require cleaning/replacement. Any lasting problems should be reported to the
Water Division at 978-762-0235.