The Acton Water District will begin its spring water main flushing program on Monday, April 13, 2026, and will continue through the month of April. We will primarily be flushing water mains in Acton Center, which is roughly the area between Route 2 and Route 2A/119-Great Road (Acton Center), including Pope Road. 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 20th 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 Facebook and X @Actonwater.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we conduct this necessary maintenance activity.
| Flushing Timeline | ||
| Phase | Approximate Start Date | Task |
| All | 04/13/2026 | |
| Phase 1 | 04/13/2026 |
TBD |
