On October 17, the Town of Hopkinton notified residents that fire hydrants in recently affected areas were running clear over a three-day monitoring period, which occurred this weekend. Hopkinton households that are connected to town water have been suffering from intermittent discoloration due to failed equipment at the Ashland pumping station.
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The town further announced that it has contracted with water quality experts Weston and Sampson to create a unilateral flushing program for the area. DPW teams have begun the preparation work, which involves checking numerous gates and hydrants throughout the area. The program is expected to be carried out this fall and early winter, weather depending. The objective is to clear the water mains of any remaining mineral sediment. DPW is also working on creating a holistic flushing plan for the town.
Further, town engineers recommended that the Alprilla Farm well be turned back on to help stabilize the water in the aquifer. The well had been turned off on September 29 in an attempt to relieve the discoloration. Engineers believe that the inordinate amount of rain this year has contributed to the water quality issues.
So much for “all clear”. Our water is back to the now trademark “Hopkinton Brown”. Here’s a thought, maybe a look into where all the money residents pay to the Hopkinton water department goes. Seems Hopkinton should have a better system in place given the high prices that residents pay for water and sewer.
I am brown again as well it’s getting old. I lived in Shrewsbury for 22 years of my adult life and this happened maybe 3 times in that period.