press release from MWRA

MWRA WORK MAY CAUSE DISCOLORED WATER IN MILTON

The MWRA has been conducting an extensive rehabilitation program of its water pump stations to increase redundancy and reliability of the water system. On Wednesday, May 27th , the MWRA will begin testing of the newly rehabbed Hyde Park Pump Station. Testing will continue through Friday. This will create the potential for highly discolored water in the Fairmount Hill area of Hyde Park and Milton, especially the west side. Residents will not experience a reduction in water pressure. The discolored water should lessen on Thursday and dissipate by the weekend.

If you have any questions call the MWRA Operations Control Center at (617) 305-5950 or the Town of Milton at 617-898-4878.

If discolored water does occur, it will result from a small amount of iron in local pipes. While it is still safe for drinking, cooking and other uses, please note that iron will stain light colored items in your laundry, especially when bleach is used. Therefore, residents near this location should check water clarity before washing any white or lighter colored laundry during this period of work.