Spring Water Main Flushing 2025
Effective 4/23/25, the spring flushing program has concluded for this year. Sequences were completed quickly, with minimal impacts to the system.
The Acton Water District will begin its spring water main flushing program on Monday, April 14, 2025, and will continue through the month of April. We will primarily be flushing water mains in North Acton, which is roughly the area northeast of Route 2 in the vicinity of Great Road (Routes 2A/119) and Main Street (Route 27) to the Westford/Carlisle/Littleton town lines. This is inclusive of intersecting streets and neighborhoods.
Discolored water and periods of low pressure may be experienced on, or in the general vicinity of, any of the streets being flushed. We will place road signs in the vicinity prior to initiating flushing on any street. Areas outside of the flushing zone may also experience some of these conditions, although the program is designed to minimize widespread impacts.
Flushing will occur between the hours of 8 AM and 8 PM Monday - Thursday. We will not be flushing on Monday, April 21st due to the Patriots’ Day holiday. At any time during this period, customers may experience discolored water. It is advisable to draw and store some drinking water prior to flushing. Any customers experiencing discolored water should not launder light-colored clothing, or run their dishwashers, as the minerals in the water may cause staining.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. This process is necessary for improving water quality in our distribution system, exercising valves and hydrants, and to clean mineral deposits from the pipes to minimize future incidents of discolored water. For updates on areas being flushed, please refer to the Water District web site at www.actonwater.com, or call 978-263-9107, Mon-Fri 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. You may also follow us on Twitter @Actonwater.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we conduct this necessary maintenance activity.
| Flushing Timeline | ||
| Phase | Approximate Start Date | Task |
| All Phases | 04/14/2025-04/30/2025 | |
| Phase 1 | 04/14/2025 |
Central Acton, Dead end of Post Office Square, Jasmine Circle, Franklin Place, Briarbrook Village and Gabriel Lane as time permits. |
| 04/15/25025 |
Northbriar, Till, Milldam, Wheeler Lane, Sawmill, Kate Drive, Badger Circle |
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| 04/16/2025 |
No flushing today |
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| 04/17/2025 |
No flushing today |
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| 04/18/2025 |
No flushing today |
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| Phase 2 | 04/21/2025 |
No flushing today |
| 04/22/2025 |
No flushing today |
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| 04/23/2025 |
Hartland Way area, Eastern Road, Blueberry Path, Marshall Drive; possibly Breezy Point and dead-end at Nagog Park |
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| 04/23/2025 |
The spring flushing program has concluded for this year. |
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