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Somerset Boil Water Advisory Lifted

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Somerset Police Department
Chief George M. McNeil
465 County St.,
Somerset, MA 02726

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Somerset Boil Water Advisory Lifted

SOMERSET — Testing has confirmed that the water in Somerset is safe to consume. The boil water advisory is now lifted. Residents are advised that they may use water for all intended purposes without boiling.

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Groveland Lifts Temporary Outdoor Water Restriction

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

For Immediate Release

Monday, July 15, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Groveland Lifts Temporary Water Outdoor Restriction

GROVELAND — Superintendent Colin Stokes and the Groveland Water and Sewer Department report that the temporary outdoor watering restriction put in place early Monday has been lifted.

“We want to thank residents for their cooperation during our period of water restriction,” Stokes said. “At this time we are pleased to say outside watering can be resumed.”

Two of the town’s three wells were down Monday due to mechanical and electric problems, and they were unable to pump water into the distribution system. Residents were notified via an automated phone call about the outdoor restriction.

At this time, one of the down well has been repaired, allowing the department to operate at a much higher pumping capacity.

The remaining well will be out of service until further repair work can be completed, however it will not affect the town’s ability to use water for all uses, indoors and outside.

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Randolph and Holbrook Under Boil Water Order after Loss of Pressure at Treatment Plant

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, July 10 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil

Phone: 781-752-9877
Email: [email protected]

Randolph and Holbrook Under Boil Water Order after Loss of Pressure at Treatment Plant

RANDOLPH — The Randolph/Holbrook Joint Water Board reports that the Town of Randolph and Town of Holbrook are under a town-wide boil water order after an issue at the Randolph/Holbrook Joint Water Treatment Plant.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the order Wednesday after a loss of pressure due to a mechanical fault at the water treatment plant.

A loss of pressure at a water treatment plant increases the likelihood that bacteria could enter the water system. In order to mitigate this risk, DEP has issued the boil water water.

Residents and business owners are advised that they should boil tap water for drinking and other human consumption uses like cooking, brushing teeth and hand washing.

Crews are working to restore water pressure to normal levels. The boil water order will be lifted once normal pressure levels are reached and sample testing confirms the absence of any contaminants.

The joint treatment plant is located on Pond Street in Randolph.

Updates will be provided as repair work progresses. Residents may also visit the Randolph and Holbrook town websites for more information,

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Holbrook Residents Asked to Conserve Water Following Mechanical Issue at Joint Water Treatment Plant

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For Immediate Release

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Holbrook Residents Asked to Conserve Water Following Mechanical Issue at Joint Water Treatment Plant

HOLBROOK — Holbrook Department of Public Works Superintendent Christopher Pellitteri and Chief William Smith report that, due to a mechanical issue at the Holbrook Randolph Joint Water Treatment Facility, residents and businesses in both communities are being asked to conserve water usage until the issue is resolved.

Water in both towns remains safe to drink and for all other uses.

However, residents and businesses may experience lower-than-usual water pressure.

At approximately 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, a water pump at the facility that controls water pressure to both Holbrook and Randolph failed, causing the water pressure to drop significantly.

Since the pump failure, the Holbrook and Randolph DPWs, who jointly operate and maintain the plant, have been working diligently to resolve the issue and have installed a temporary water pump to help ensure that the flow of water is maintained in both towns.

The DPWs are currently working on getting a rebuilt pump motor installed, which should help to increase the water pressure until a permanent, long-term solution is in place. It may take up to 1-2 weeks for the pump motor to be installed.

In the meantime, residents are asked to not use outside water unless absolutely necessary and to conserve water usage indoors.

“We are working hard to get this issue fixed as soon as we possibly can,” DPW Superintendent Pellitteri said. “I want to thank the residents of both Holbrook and Randolph in advance for their patience during this time and we appreciate all efforts to minimize and conserve water usage until we are able to get the system back to normal.”

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