SOUTHWICK – The Southwick DPW has continued through town with their annual town-wide hydrant flushing. According to DPW Director Randy Brown, they have moved to the northern end of College Hwy going towards the Westfield border and side streets off of College Hwy.
Hydrant on Feeding Hills Road. (WNG File Photo)
The flushing began on October 10 on Feeding Hills Road, Powder Mill Road, and the side streets off of those roads. The flushing takes place every Wednesday morning from 3 a.m. until 7 a.m.
Brown noted that not every hydrant in town will be flushed and that this process is to help clear off the mains of the hydrant and eliminate tuberculation. Flushing the air out of the hydrant system, tuberculation is material that builds off of the walls in the pipeline of the hydrant.
Brown assures residents that they shouldn’t be concerned if they see a drop in the water pressure and discoloration of their water.
If the public has any questions or comments to make about the town-wide flushing, contact the DPW at 413-569-6772.
