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Milford Water Co. Planning Overnight 'Fire Flow' Tests on Hydrants

Water discoloration is expected in some areas.

The Milford Water Company on Thursday morning announced that it will begin a series of “fire flow” tests on fire hydrants located at the Milford Geriatric Authority on Countryside Drive starting at 10 p.m. Thursday night.

As a result of the tests, Milford residents living in the area of Bowdoin Drive and Countryside Drive are may experience discoloration in their water, the MWC wrote in the announcement.

Residents who do notice discoloration are advised to run one cold water faucet, preferably from the kitchen sink, for about five minutes.

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For more information, call the MWC between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 508-473-5110.

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