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Groveland Water and Sewer Department Working to Repair Water Main Break on Rt. 97

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Groveland Water & Sewer Department
Thomas Cusick, Superintendent
Town Hall
183 Main St
Groveland, MA 01834

For Immediate Release

Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Groveland Water and Sewer Department Working to Repair Water Main Break

GROVELAND — Superintendent Thomas Cusick reports that the Groveland Water and Sewer Department is working to repair a water main leak on Rt. 97.

The break occurred on Rt. 97 near Federal Way. Water service will be shut down on Rt. 97, otherwise known as Salem Street, from the intersection of School Street to the Georgetown line so that crews can make repairs.

Crews are on scene at this time, excavating the area around the leak in order to locate its source and make appropriate repairs.

Service is expected to be restored later this afternoon. Residents in the immediate vicinity may experience discolored water when service is restored, and they are urged to run the water for several minutes until any sediment is cleared. Once restored and run clear, the water will be safe for all uses.

The Groveland Water and Sewer Department regrets any inconvenience this causes, but crews are on scene and will be working aggressively to repair the break. It is not known what caused the break at this time.

Residents are highly encouraged to sign up for the town’s E-Alerts at https://www.grovelandma.com/subscribe.

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Winthrop Department of Public Works Repair Repairing Water Main Break

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Town of Winthrop
Terence Delehanty , Town Manager
Winthrop Town Hall
1 Metcalf Square
Winthrop, MA 02152

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Winthrop Department of Public Works Repair Repairing Water Main Break

WINTHROP — Town Manager Terence Delehanty and Director of Public Works Steven R. Calla report that the Town of Winthrop is overseeing repairs and standing by to recharge the main and restore water service to all affected homes after a work crew damaged a water main today.

Earlier this afternoon, a contractor working for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Rereation to replace an aged water main on Winthrop Shore Drive was removing a section of old pipe when the workers apparently pulled out a section that was still attached to the live 16 inch water main by an unknown cross connection from previous work.

Water service was temporarily lost from Sturgis Street to Beacon Street, and water pressure was affected on Water Tower Hill. Water service was redirected from Shirley Street, and all homes were expected to have service fully restored by 7 p.m. Thursday.

Winthrop Shore Drive between Sturgis and Beacon will be closed through rush hour on Thursday, but are expected to re-open in the evening.

There is no affect on water quality, and no boil water order was issued.

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Photos: Whitman Fire Responds to Gas Leak

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Whitman Fire Department
Timothy J. Grenno, Fire Chief
56 Temple St.
Whitman, MA 02382

For Immediate Release

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Whitman Fire Responds to Gas Leak

WHITMAN – Chief Timothy J. Grenno reports that the Whitman Fire Rescue Department responded to a gas leak this morning that resulted in the evacuation of several homes.

At approximately 8:20 a.m., Whitman Fire received a call from a Whitman police officer working a detail, who reported that a construction crew struck a gas line while replacing a water line on Hogg Memorial Drive.

Upon arrival, firefighters began to secure the area. They deployed hose lines in the area to protect structures, anticipating possible ignition of the gas. Whitman is at the end of the National Grid line, meaning the gas line is highly pressurized.

“When you have a leak of that size, it clears all the rust and dirt out of the line,” Chief Grenno explained. “Because of this, a brown gas cloud covered the south and west end of town and began blowing into the center of town.”

Out of an abundance of caution, Whitman Fire evacuated 15 homes on the street, which contained only about six people. The middle school, located nearby on Corthell Avenue, briefly sheltered in place. Emergency Medical Crews were also on scene to assist a male resident on the street who was unable to exit his home due to his medical status and sheltered in place at his residence.

National Grid arrived on scene around 9:30 a.m. and began to repair the leak, which was located in front of 201 Hogg Memorial Drive. Whitman Police assisted on scene and were instrumental in evacuating homes. The East Bridgewater Fire Department provided station coverage for Whitman and responded to several emergencies in town.

No injuries were reported.

Two homes in the direct vicinity of the leak are covered in dirt and rust from the break.

Residents were able to return home at about 10:20 a.m.

Whitman Fire Rescue cleared the scene around 11:30 a.m. National Grid is on-site completing repairs, and Hogg Memorial Drive will remain closed during the repairs.

“We’re thankful that no one was hurt and we appreciate residents’ cooperation and patience during this incident,” Chief Grenno said. “At no time was anyone in serious danger.”

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Rochester to Complete “Trenchless” Replacement of City Water Main

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City of Rochester
Daniel Fitzpatrick, City Manager
31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, March 13, 2017

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Rochester to Complete “Trenchless” Replacement of City Water Main

ROCHESTER — Director of City Services John Storer is pleased to announce that Rochester is beginning an environmentally friendly process to repair an aging water main.

The City of Rochester relies primarily on surface water for its public water supply from Berrys River Watershed, which includes three reservoirs: Rochester Reservoir, Round Pond and Tufts Pond.

The three reservoirs are connected to the Berry River by a 24-inch transmission pipe, which dates back to the 1930s and has broken four separate times in the last few years. To best ensure continued functionality, Rochester will be replacing a 2,000-foot section of the pipe.

Over the last week, crews have been onsite pre-assembling the replacement pipe and preparing for the project. Starting on Monday, March 13, the Department of Public Works will work with Ted Berry Company to excavate three small access points at the start, midpoint and end of the critical 2,000-foot section to replace a portion of the 24-inch pipe.

Conventional excavation repairs are temporary and damage the environment, so Rochester will be using a “trenchless” process that prevents the entire excavation of the 2,000-foot section. Rochester has opted to employ a relatively new method of pipe replacement called “pipe-bursting,” instead of mobilizing digging equipment in the swampy wetland area.

Pipe-bursting was initially developed for replacing a pipe of the same size, but recent advances allow it to be used to expand the carrying capacity of a pipe by replacing smaller pipes with larger ones. In Rochester, a “bursting head” will be placed into the old 24-inch pipe and forced through it, “bursting” the pipe apart. Then, a machine set at the end of the 2,000-foot section, will pull a new 30-inch main pipe into the line and replace the old pipe with a modern plastic one.

“The reason the project is so critical, is that the 24-inch main is the main artery that supplies long-term water to the city, so we knew we needed to implement a more permanent solution to prevent breaks and leaks,” Storer said. “We can operate off the water that is currently stored in Rochester Reservoir or Round Pond, but we needed the main to be fully operational to replenish those sources. The best way to ensure this happens is by replacing the pipe, rather than making patchwork of the old one.”

Rochester has allocated $600,000 for the project, which is expected to be completed by the end of March.

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