Fall 2023 Hydrant Flushing

The Water Division of the Newburyport Department of Public Services will begin flushing the city’s water system on Monday, September 11th and will continue through the next five weeks. The work will begin in the west end of the city and proceed eastward across the entire system. Flushing will take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
 

Night flushing of the large mains will take place September 12th and 13th from 7:00 p.m. until midnight.
 

Schedules for specific areas will be listed on the City’s website at www.cityofnewburyport.com.
 

Low water pressure, discolored/milky water, air in pipes and at times, no water, may be experienced during flushing. When flushing is completed in your area, or at the end of each day, running your cold-water faucet should alleviate this problem.
 

Residents are advised to check the City’s website at www.cityofnewburyport.com for daily street location updates or call the DPS Water/Sewer Business Office at (978) 465-4420. Office hours are: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.