Water quality report released

Oct 2024 22

Town asks residents to avoid ‘unnecessary water use’ as dry weather continues

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....

Aug 2024 24

Temporary water discoloration possible after flow reversal

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...

Mar 2024 4

Water flushing program to begin March 11, temporary water discoloration possible

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...

Oct 2023 17

Town hires environmental engineering firm to provide unilateral flushing program in response to water discoloration

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,...

Oct 2023 12

Water Department: Irrigation system activity may be contributing to water discoloration

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...

Oct 2023 11

Fire chief, DPW director respond to recent water discoloration issues

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...

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