Gloucester DPW: NOTICE TO OUR WATER CUSTOMERS – WATER PLANT SWITCH 4/14/22

Thursday morning around 8 AM on April 14, 2022, water treatment plant operations will be transferred from West Gloucester to Babson as a part of routine operations. This will result in a change in the direction of flow in some water mains and may cause temporary discoloration of the water as iron particles in the pipe are stirred up. If you should experience “rusty” water, running a cold water tap for a few minutes should clear your line. We also recommend that you avoid the use of chlorine bleach during this time period to prevent staining of laundry. If you experience persistent water quality problems, please contact the DPW at 978-325-5600 or the Water Compliance Office at 978-325-5680, so that selective flushing can be targeted to problem areas. Thank you for your cooperation.