Emergency repairs prompt water conservation request for Needham residents

Residents of Needham are being asked to temporarily reduce water consumption while the MWRA makes emergency repairs to its system.To help conserve water, residents are being asked to temporarily suspend use of irrigation systems, postpone car washing or power washing, avoid filling pools or hot tubs, take shorter showers and run dishwashers or washing machines only when full. Town officials say these steps can help maintain adequate water pressure for the community and to support essential services.”Residents’ voluntary cooperation is greatly appreciated and helps ensure adequate water pressure for essential services during this maintenance period. The Town will provide updates as work progresses and will notify residents when normal service is restored,” an announcement said. Meanwhile, the town’s Department of Public Works is also on standby to accept help from the town of Wellesley if additional water is needed, officials said.During this work, officials warned that residents may experience temporary fluctuations in water pressure or brief water discoloration. The town and MWRA said these changes are not harmful to health or safety.