Emergency Repair Work

Salem Street, North End
June 11, 2008
Starting at 8:30 AM

Boston Water and Sewer Commission crews will begin emergency repairs on the sewer main in the North End.  The repairs will be performed at two locations:  137 Salem Street, and at the intersection of Salem and Prince Streets.

 Work will begin at 8:30 AM on Wednesday and continue until the emergency repairs are completed. 

No parking in the immediate area.

No Pharmaceuticals Found in Boston's Drinking Water

Boston's drinking water supply was tested and no pharmaceutical found in the reservoirs. The Quabbin and Wachusett Reservoirs are well protected sources.
 

Infiltration/Inflow survey in Roslindale, Jamaica Plain, and Roxbury.

Infiltration/Inflow (I/I) is water that enters the sewers from cracked or defective pipes,
as well as from private yard drains, roof leaders, and sump pumps.
 

MWRA VALVE WORK MAY CAUSE DISCOLORED WATER IN HYDE PARK

On Tuesday, August 19, 2008, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s will begin replacing a water valve on Canton Avenue in Milton. This work may cause discolored water in Hyde Park the area near the Milton town line west to the Truman Highway over the course of that week.

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.

Specific questions should be directed to the MWRA Community Relations Manager at 617-660-7976.