Stoughton DPW to Conduct Water Main Flushing (April 9-12)

The following is a release from the Stoughton DPW:

The Town of Stoughton Public Works Department will be conducting a water main flushing program starting on Monday, April 9, 2012 and continuing thru Thursday, April 12, 2012.  The majority of the work will be done between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.

The areas to be flushed will include Washington St. (Porter to York), School, Cushing, Stoughton, Pearl, and Canton Streets. This will include but is not limited to all side roads. See below for a complete list of streets.

This activity will cause discolored water in varying degrees in this section of the town.

Those who experience water discoloration should flush their systems by opening the cold water faucet for a few minutes and then waiting for about an hour.  If the water is still not clear, repeat the flushing procedure.

The Public Works Department regrets that it cannot be responsible for any damages incurred as a result of the flushing activity, which is a necessary and normal maintenance function of the Water Department.

List of roads included in this flushing program:

LaCivita Court; Commercial Street; Sentinel Street; Record Street; Columbia Street; Donohue Way; Janice Road; Michael Lane; Estey Way; Carey Circle; Joyce Drive; Marjorie Road; Evans Drive; Duggan Street; Doty Drive; Moreau Street; Fiorello Road; Amherst Road; Madison Avenue; Doty Drive; Rose Glen Street; Glen Street; Clotilda Street; Cushing Street; McEvoy Circle; Rayburn Road; Laarhoven Terrace; Faxon Road; Stoughton Street; Thomas Street; Bennett Drive; Welch Avenue; Valley Drive; Woodbine Road; Amherst Road; Wellesley Road; Kenmore Road; Ralph Mann Drive; Rayburn Road; School Street; Rose Street; Pearl Street; Pearl Street Place; Clapp Street; Perry Street; Drake Avenue; Sandy Ridge Road; Canton Street; Simpson Street; Memorial Drive; Adams Street; Lipsky Way; Voses Court; Cross Street; Southworth Court; Pratts Court; Mary’s Way; French Street; Atherton Street; Station Street; Porter Street; Brook Street; Horan Way; Hickey Circle; N. Pearl Street