WESTFIELD–For those in the city who had experienced continued lower water pressure through the holidays, relief should finally be here.
The city of Westfield mid-day Friday announced that the water pressure issues that have plagued the western side of the city, including Westfield State University, have finally been resolved. The announcement came via the city’s website and emergency notices, but due to the city’s closure for the holidays no comment could be received from Department of Public Works.
A current look at the Granville reservoir. The shore is expanded and clearly visible, showing obvious drought conditions.
The water pressure initially lowered after there was a water main break on Northwest Road. The break was caused by a sudden surge of pressure after the Granville reservoir was put offline, adding to the issues that have been caused by drought and contamination of the water system this year.
With water pressure back to normal, Westfield State University students are also allowed to come back to campus. They were initially forced off campus on Nov. 20 following the water pressure issue.
Students are expected back as early as noon on Nov. 27.
