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 approximately...
Hopkinton Water and Sewer Department
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 proposed...
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 struggling...
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 Street....
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 and...
Fire flow test in South Street area may cause water discoloration Wednesday
Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty announced that there was to be a required fire flow test Wednesday (Feb. 15) at approximately 9:30 a.m. in the South Street area. Because these test will take place on main transmission lines, customers might notice some discoloration...
Water discoloration possible this week during tank cleaning
Hopkinton Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty announced Monday that a contractor will be cleaning and inspecting the town's three water storage tanks over the next three days. During this process, there could be some discoloration as the minerals on the inside of the tank...
No lawn watering permitted as town remains in critical drought status
Hopkinton Water-Sewer Manager Eric Carty issued an announcement Wednesday reminding residents and business owners that the town is at a Level 3 critical drought status and, as such, no lawn watering is permitted. Another heat wave is predicted for the next few days,...
Water main break on Claflin Avenue could lead to discoloration
According to Water and Sewer Department manager Eric Carty, there was a water main break on Claflin Avenue (off Main Street) on Thursday afternoon. "Water will be off for several hours while the repairs are being made," Carty shared. "After the water is turned back on...
Water pump fixed, town returns to normal state of water restrictions
Water-Sewer Department Manager Eric Carty announced Monday morning that the water pump motor that ceased functioning over the weekend has been repaired and the well is back on line. As such, the town will revert to its normal state of required water use restrictions....
Fire flow test Saturday could lead to water discoloration
The Water and Sewer Department announced Saturday that a required fire flow test of the fire pump systems on South Street has been scheduled for Saturday, April 23. Because these tests will take place on main transmission lines, customers may notice some discoloration...
Fire flow test Thursday on South Street
The Hopkinton Water and Sewer Department announced that there will be a required fire flow test Thursday at 9 a.m. on South Street. Due to the location and volume of water, there may be discoloration throughout town after the test is complete, the department noted....
Crews work to replace valve at East Main/Cross Street; water discoloration possible
Crews were working Wednesday morning to replace a valve at the intersection of East Main Street and Cross Street. Water and Sewer Department manager Eric Carty cautioned that due to the nature of the work, there could be some water discoloration in the area.
Fire flow tests Thursday could lead to water discoloration
Required fire flow tests at the liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant on Wilson Street have been scheduled for Thursday. Water and Sewer Department manager Eric Carty cautions that the tests could cause some water discoloration throughout the day. While the discoloration...
Crews repair water main break on Chestnut Street
According to an email from Water and Sewer Department manager Eric Carty, on Tuesday night crews repaired a water main break on Chestnut Street near the intersection of Hayden Rowe. Although hydrants were flushed in the area to help alleviate any issues, there could...
Fire flow test Tuesday on South Street
The Hopkinton Water and Sewer Department announced Saturday that there will be a required fire flow test Tuesday. Crews will be testing the fire pump systems on South Street. Because these tests will take place on main transmission lines, customers may notice some...
Water main break on Davis Road could lead to discoloration in center of town
According to Water and Sewer Department manager Eric Carty, there was a water main break on Davis Road on Wednesday night. Water was turned off while crews worked through the night to make repairs. "Due to the nature of the break there could be discoloration...
Annual water conservation restrictions start May 1
Editor's note: Following is a notice from the town's Water and Sewer Department. We are mandated by the town’s water management permit issued by the state to limit nonessential outdoor use, to protect stream flow and aquatic life, and ensure sustainable drinking...
Water main break on Hayward Street could lead to discoloration
According to Water and Sewer Department manager Eric Carty, there was a water main break on Hayward Street on Wednesday afternoon. "There may be some discoloration in the water in the southwest part of town," he noted.
Crews work to fix water main break on Teresa Road
According to Water and Sewer Department manager Eric Carty, crews were working Sunday morning to repair a water main break on Teresa Road. "The water will be off between Hayden Rowe and Nicholas during repairs," Carty announced. "Others in the area may notice some...