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Thanks to the Dedham-Westwood Water District for contributing this news to Westwood Minute.
The Dedham-Westwood Water District (DWWD) will begin flushing water mains via hydrants in
Dedham, starting with Phase I on Monday, May 22.
Flushing operations will be conducted in Dedham for approximately six weeks, Monday-Friday, from 7
a.m. – 7 p.m., rain or shine.
Four phases of flushing will occur, including:
Phase I, Tentatively Scheduled for Monday-Friday, May 22-26: Green Lodge Neighborhood
(Greenlodge Street to Sprague Street), the Manor, Paul Park, and surrounding streets
Phase II, Tentatively Scheduled for Tuesday, May 30 – Friday, June 2: Oakdale Neighborhood
and East Dedham
Phase III, Tentatively Scheduled for Monday-Friday, June 5-9: Rustcraft Road at East Street, Rt.
1/Providence Highway, Elm Street, and surrounding streets
Phase IV, Tentatively Scheduled for Monday-Friday, June 12-30: Riverdale Area, High Street/Rt.
109, Common Street, and West Street
Maps for each phase will be available on our website to outline the approximate affected flushing
locations/streets. An anticipated daily flushing update will be available on the flushing web page.
Operations may cause customers to experience reduced water pressure and discolored water.
See DWWD's website for more information at www.dwwd.org/flushing.
Sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. Overcast in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, fog overnight.
Could we get a list of the 'neighborhoods' affected so we can be extra vigilant and possibly be helpful in finding the perpetrators?
Yes, I'm working on a separate article with updates. Look for it to post soon!