Brockton water main flushing may cause discoloration

If you’ve noticed some odd changes to your tap water this week, you may not be alone.

The Brockton Utilities Division began conducting a water main flushing program this week, an initiative that will continue through the end of the month.

“The activity will cause discolored water in varying degrees in all sections of the city. Persons who experience water discoloration should clear their water systems by opening the cold water faucet for several minutes and then wait about an hour,” the City of Brockton said in a Facebook post. “If water is still not clear, they should repeat the flushing procedure.”

Flushing is scheduled to take place daily in the evening hours. The flushing period is scheduled to last through Oct. 1.

“Every effort will be made to keep inconvenience to the users at a minimum,” the city said. “The Public Works Department – Utilities Division cannot be responsible for any damages incurred as a result of the activity, which is a necessary and normal maintenance function.”

Where is water main flushing happening in Brockton?

Several well known streets and areas will be impacted, according to the city.

“The areas to be flushed are the streets starting at Court Street, north to East Ashland Street, N. Montello Street, east to the Abington line, and all streets in between,” according to the city. “The flushing will take place between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.”

Residents can contact the water department for more information at (508)-580-7865.