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Water Construction Update

Posted on: October 16, 2019 - 8:55am

Gannett Road: Water services are being relocated to the newer water line to deactivate the existing in service 1901 water line. As of today all of the water services up to Kathy’s Path have been switched to the newer water main. Two new hydrants are being installed on Gannett Road on 10.15.19. 33 water services have been relocated and a total of 22 additional services will be relocated. The water service work will start again on Gannett Road when the Mann Lot Road services transfer is complete.

Mann Lot Road: The main line water pipe replacement is complete and tested. Water services have been installed from Country Way to Pratt Road. The contractor is scheduled to start relocating the remaining water services Wednesday 10.16.19. This will allow the deactivation of the temporary line.

Booth Hill Road: There will be 22 water services relocated on Booth Hill Road. These services are currently on a 1911 cast iron pipe. This street has dual pipes and we will be deactivating the 1911 pipe. There will also be a new hydrant installed on this street. This is scheduled to start after the Gannet Road work is complete.

Water Flushing: The Town has completed 4 of 9 phases of a UDF (uni-directional flushing).  The removal of the pre 1935 water lines has allowed the implementation of an aggressive flushing program this season to attack the sediment that causes brown water. Please watch the Town web site and pay attention to signs showing the flushing locations. As this work is going on there is a greater chance for brown water.  This will be on-going as water supplies last and as the weather cooperates. It is scheduled to go as late as safely possible.

Ice Pigging: The Ice Pigging schedule for Wednesday 10/16/19 will target the Driftway area beginning at the rotary up to Edward Foster Road. Water service will be temporarily interrupted for customers in this area and surrounding streets for approximately 1-3 hours.  We have seen very successful results thus far and appreciate your patience during this project. It is recommended that you minimize turning on your water while we are in your area to avoid drawing discolored water into your home.

PRV: Pressure Reduction Valve is scheduled to be installed in Humarock in late October. This will allow the Town to work with the fire department in controlling the water pressure in Humarock. Currently, the water is supplied by Marshfield and the Town is not able to regulate the higher pressures that the water enters the Scituate system. Controlling the pressure will allow conservation of water and less leaks.

Water Study: The study has started and is ongoing. Results of the study should be available by 1.15.20.

Water Improvement History (Since 2009)

  • The Town has completed the following improvements to the water system this past 10 years:
  •  26.7 miles of pipe with new Ductile Iron class 52 pipe.
  • New water service connections from the main to the property line for 1,733 homes.
  • 233 new Mueller Hydrants.
  • Cleaned and lined 2.70 miles of waterline.
  • Installed a green sand filter on well 18.
  • Designed and preparing for construction of a green sand filter at well 17A.