Residents of Coes Hill and Granville roads will soon be feeling pressure. And, that’s a good thing.
For years residents on those hills have complained about the trickling water that comes from their faucets. Department of Public Works Director Jeffrey Neece said the solution to their water pressure problems was new water booster pump stations.
“The buildings are built, the pumps are in, and the emergency generators are in place,” said Neece. “We just need power.”
Right now, the DPW is testing and disinfecting the water lines that feed pumps from College Highway.
“Once power is hooked up to the buildings we’ll turn them on – maybe as early as the next six weeks,” said Neece.
The design was done by Tighe and Bond and the work was done by Weston and Sampson of Peabody at a total cost of $561,600.
Neece said the funds for the project were transferred from the water retained earnings budget during a town meeting.
Residents suffering from low pressure received water at just 35 pounds per square inch. Neece said the norm is 50-55 pounds per square inch.
Before activating the booster pumps, Neece said the DPW will notify residents by phone.
