Town of Hanson, MA - Water Main Flushing Starts 10/19

The Hanson Water Department will begin hydrant flushing on or about October 19, 2009. Work will be scheduled Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and midnight. Flushing of the entire system is expected to take 5 weeks to complete. Hydrant flushing is done to remove iron and manganese deposits that collect on the walls of the water mains. There may be some discoloration of the water as a result of this flushing. The discoloration does not make water unsafe to drink but it could discolor laundry and/or plumbing fixtures. Similarly, when air bubbles enter the water system during the hydrant flushing, they may cause cloudiness in drinking water. If discoloration or air bubbles appear in the water, run cold water in a bathtub for a few minutes until the water and/or air bubbles clear up. If the water does not clear up within about 5 minutes, customers are asked to contact the Hanson Water Department 781-447-1200.