Framingham Water Leak Detection Program Starting

The following is a press release from Framingham Department of Public Works:

Framingham receives its water from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.

As an Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, community we are obligated to perform comprehensive leak detection surveys in order to ensure that we are losing as little water as possible through leaks in the mains and services within our system. All water distribution systems need to account for all the water it supplies to its users, therefore minimizing these losses is an important piece of what we do.

With over 250 miles of water main and 17,000-plus service connections in Framingham, it is important that we locate and address any leaks in the distribution system to reduce unaccounted for water loss and minimize lost revenue.

Every two years, the Framingham Water Department contracts with specialists in the field of leak detection.

This year, the contractor is Miles Leak Detection. Their work includes placing specialized listening devices on hydrants and valve boxes to identify and locate any leaks for the Framingham Water Department to address.

As the best time to perform this work is in the evening, this contractor may be in your neighborhood between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. or they may be working in the daytime, depending on the ambient noise in your area.

The vehicles are clearly marked “Miles Leak Detection” and the workers are in bright, reflective clothing, tool belts, and large headsets.

This work will begin this week and it is anticipated to be completed in July.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Water Department at 508-532-6050.

For more information about our water supplier, visit: http://www.mwra.state.ma.us/