Reading Water Main Flushing to Start May 13

The following was submitted by the Town of Reading:

Starting May 13, 2012 the , Water Division, will be performing water main flushing in 2 sections of town.

• Grove St. to Franklin St. and Franklin St. to Main St. 

• Main St. from Salem St. to Franklin St. 

This is being done to improve water quality, improve fire flows, and inspect and test the many fire hydrants throughout the town. The water main cleaning and flushing is accomplished by opening and flowing water from hydrants. Flushing will begin at 11:00 P.M. and end at approximately 6:00 A.M. each day. This may cause a discoloration in the water – DO NOT DRAW WATER DURING THE HOURS WHEN WE ARE FLUSHING MAINS IN YOUR AREA. It is expected that the water will clear up in approximately 48 hours. We recommend that users do not wash clothes within the 48 hour period, or until the water has cleared up. Please be assured that the water is safe to drink, even if there is some discoloration. You may want to draw some water for drinking, prior to the flushing of the mains in your area.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause and we appreciate your cooperation in this effort as it will improve the water quality and improve fire flow capabilities. If you have any questions, please contact the Water Supervisor, Mr. James Richardson, at (781) 942-9092 (7:00 A.M - 3:00 P.M.) or the Public Works Administration Office at (781) 942-9077.