Fire flow tests Thursday could lead to water discoloration

Oct 2024 9

Water discoloration expected to last for several days

The Water Department announced Wednesday that the water discoloration that started Tuesday is expected to continue for “a few days” while the department works to flush hydrants. In an interview with the Independent Wednesday morning, Water and Sewer Director Eric...

Sep 2024 20

Fire hydrant flow test scheduled for Main Street late Monday night, potentially causing water discoloration

The town’s water and sewer superintendent announced Friday that a required fire hydrant flow test will take place late Monday night that would affect Main Street and cause potential water discoloration in town. The test will be brief, expected to occur...

Jul 2024 11

Town announces FY 25 residential water/sewer rate changes

Interim Town Manager Elaine Lazarus and the Hopkinton Water and Sewer Department on Thursday announced new water and sewer rate changes for residents that went into effect on July 1. The Select Board on June 18 voted to raise water rates by 40% rather than a...

Jun 2024 20

Water demand strained during heat wave; conservation encouraged

There is a severe water shortage in town due to this week's heat wave, warned Hopkinton Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty on Thursday afternoon, advising residents to be judicious in their usage because of "an enormous strain on the water system." "Pumps are...

Dec 2023 19

Major water main break ‘will cause water discoloration throughout the town’

As the region recovers from Monday's torrential storm, the town announced that a major water main broke Tuesday morning. Department of Public Works Director Kerry Reed announced Tuesday morning via email that crews are responding to a water main break on White...

Mar 2023 12

Discolored water possible after water main break on Wood Street

Water and Sewer Manager Eric Carty announced Saturday night that there was a water main break on Wood Street in the area of Elm Street. There was no water service from Elm Street to Patriots Boulevard. Crews finished making repairs to the main early Sunday morning...