Flushing will be done on Mondays and Thursdays between 6:00 p.m. and midnight to minimize disruptions to water service. In most cases, residents will not notice any changes to their water service. However, some homes may experience a temporary, slight drop in water pressure and/or discolored water. In these cases, though the water may be discolored, it is safe to drink. Until the water runs clear, it is advisable to avoid washing laundry, especially white fabrics. If any rust stains appear on wet laundry, it should not be dried, and residents can call 311 (or 617-666-3311 from cell phones or outside the city) for a free bottle of rust remover.

Residents will be notified via signage when their neighborhood will be affected by the Flushing Program. For more information, please contact the Water Department by email at water@somervillema.gov, or call 617-625-6600 ext. 5850.

On May 9, flushing will be conducted on the following streets from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.:

• Allen St
• Alston St
• Bedford St
• Boynton Way
• Charlestown St
• Chestnut St
• Cobble Hill Rd
• Columbia St
• Conlon Ct
• Earle St
• Emerson St
• Everett St
• First Ave
• Fitchburg St
• Harding St
• Horace St
• Hunting St
• Innerbelt Rd
• Joy St
• Linden St
• Linwood St
• Mansfield St
• McGrath Highway
• Medford St
• Merriam St
• Newton St
• New Washington St
• Poplar St
• Prospect St
• Rossmore St
• Somerville Ave
• Somerville Ave Ext
• South St
• Third Ave
• Ward St
• Warren St
• Washington St
• Webster Ave
• Willow St
• Windsor Pl
• Windsor St

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Nancy Bacci at 617-625-6600 x 2250 or nbacci@somervillema.gov.