Hopkinton Water-Sewer manager Eric Carty announced that the use of fire hydrants Thursday night because of a fire in Legacy Farms South may cause discoloration in residents' water. According to the Water Department's website, while some recent rain has helped with...
The Department of Public Works is asking residents to "refrain from unnecessary water use" due to low groundwater levels. DPW director Kerry Reed informed residents in a notice on Tuesday that a continued lack of rain has caused a decline in available groundwater....
Hopkinton Water-Sewer manager Eric Carty announced that there could be temporary water discoloration in areas of town after a flow reversal at the Ashland plant on Friday. According to the announcement, the reversal stirred up water mains in the area. Residents have...
The Hopkinton Water/Sewer Department announced Monday that the town's water flushing program will begin on Monday, March 11, creating temporary water discoloration in town with the overall goal of improving water quality. The town will be conducting systematic hydrant...
The Water Department on Tuesday announced that Weston & Sampson, an environmental engineering firm that provides consulting for the town, has been contracted to provide a unilateral flushing program for the area. "Crews have already begun the preparation work,...
The Water Department on Thursday morning announced that some of the water discoloration the town has been experiencing over the past two weeks may be related to irrigation systems set on automatic timers. "We think this latest issue may be related to the amount of...
As the town works to resolve several instances of water discoloration over the past two weeks, the town’s interim fire chief explained that one cause was from a power outage Thursday morning in the neighborhood near the Eversource LNG facility. “A security guard at...
The Hopkinton Water Department announced Thursday morning that due to a power outage, the Ashland pump that supplies Hopkinton shut off rapidly and turned back on, causing major discoloration. "The town is working with our engineers to figure out the solution to help...
The Water Department announced Wednesday afternoon that it is investigating the cause of periodic water discoloration that appears to be more prevalent when the Alprilla Farm wells are in operation. Crews have been flushing hydrants in the vicinity to help clear the...
The town's Water Department announced that there will be a required fire flow test on Wednesday (April 19) at approximately 9:30 a.m. "Because this test will take place on main transmission lines, customers may notice some discoloration during and after the tests...
The Water Department has completed the annual drinking water quality report. This consumer confidence report is a requirement of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and will be distributed by July 1 for the previous calendar year reporting period. Copies will be...
Marathon bibs awarded to local non-profits The Boston Marathon has become a major fundraising event for Hopkinton organizations, and 38 non-profits applied for an invitational entry to the 2020 race. At its Dec. 3 meeting, the Select Board worked to determine which...
The Water Department has completed the annual drinking water quality report. This consumer confidence report is a requirement of the Environmental Protection Agency and will be distributed by July 1 for the previous calendar year reporting period. The report will be...
As mandated by the town’s water management permit issued by the state to limit nonessential outdoor use, protect stream flow and aquatic life, and ensure sustainable drinking water, the town is required to implement a mandatory state of water supply conservation from...
