Fire flow tests Thursday could lead to water discoloration

Nov 2025 4

Flow tests for South Street, Aspen Way on Thursday could cause discoloration

The Water-Sewer Department will be conducting required flow tests on two streets this Thursday which may result in water discoloration. Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced in a notice to residents that a set of required fire flow tests is scheduled for South...

Oct 2025 21

Hydrant test on Avenue E scheduled for Thursday

The Water-Sewer Department will be conducting a required hydrant flow test on Avenue E this Thursday. The test is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday. According to a notice from Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff, testing the hydrant should take about 20 minutes. "Due...

Oct 2025 5

Discoloration possible after Grove Street water main break

The Department of Public Works cautioned residents to be aware of possible water discoloration following a water main break on Grove Street. In a notice to residents, Water-Sewer Manager Jed Fenneuff announced that crews responded to a water main break at Grove...

Aug 2025 14

No rain, low groundwater prompts water use advisory from Water-Sewer Department

The Water-Sewer Department issued a water use advisory Thursday after weeks of little rain and reduction in groundwater levels. "With water use rising, no rain in over 2 weeks and minimal chances in the forecast, groundwater levels continuing to decline and well...

Aug 2025 6

Carty reflects on 40 years of service with Water & Sewer Department as retirement approaches

Eric Carty never dreamed that a summer job after graduating from high school would lead to a successful career with his hometown’s Water & Sewer Department over the past four decades. In a recent interview with the Independent, Carty shared that one of the most...

Eric Carty and Water & Swer Department staff

Jul 2025 24

Wood Street water line break could cause discoloration

The Department of Public Works warned residents to be aware of potential water discoloration as it worked to fix a water line break on Wood Street. In a notice to residents, DPW Director Kerry Reed announced that crews responded to a water line break at Wood Street...