The Hyannis Water System will be conducting the Annual Flushing Program
during the months of March, April and May in the villages of Hyannis,
Hyannisport and West
Hyannisport. Flushing the water main is a normal preventive maintenance
procedure to improve water quality, safety and test the system regarding
fire flows. This program will ensure the Hyannis Fire Department’s ability
to provide fire protection service and to ensure that all hydrants on the
system are in good working condition.
United Water operations personnel will be flushing Monday thru Friday 8am to
3pm. Signs will be posted in the various areas where work is being
conducted. The Town of Barnstable’s website is available to check the list
of frequently asked questions and answers, the areas involved and a schedule
of when flushing will occur. This schedule will be updated regularly. Some
areas may experience discolored or cloudy water during this time but this
will only be temporary. Refrain from doing laundry when flushing happens in
your area and afterwards let the water run for a few minutes if discolored.
For any questions, please contact the Hyannis Water System office at
508-775-0063.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Flushing Schedule by Weeks and General Areas
Starting March 19th – Ending June 8, 2012
Red is
completed
Week #1 March 19 – 23
MAP
Grids 1A and 2A Include
areas: Rte 28 east to Yarmouth Line; West to Spring Street and Ridgewood
Ave; South to Main Street
Yarmouth Road and Old
Yarmouth Road north to Hyannis Village line.
Week #2 March 26 – 30
MAP
Grids 3A and 4A Include
areas: Main Street and Yarmouth Road to Hyannis Village line to Ocean
Street; South to Kalmus Beach; West to Gosnold Street to Harbor Road
Week #3 April 2 - 6
MAP
Grids 4B and 2B Include
areas: Sea Street and Seagate south to Ocean Avenue and west to Hyannis Ave.
Areas: Barnstable Road south
to Stevens Street; East to Spring Street; West to Bearses Way
Week #4 April 9 – 13
Grid 4C Includes areas of
Smith Street and Marston Avenue; South to Squaw Island Road; East to Hyannis
Avenue; West to Craigville Beach Road.
(A small portion grid 4C
will be in Week 5)
Grid 4D Includes areas:
Craigsville Beach Road; South to Crossway; East to First Avenue; West to
Seventh Avenue.
Week #5 April 16-20
Grid 3B Includes areas: Stevens Street;
South to Gosnold Street; East to Ocean Street; West to West End rotary.
Week #6 April 23-27
Grid 3C includes areas: Mitchells Way and
Pitchers Way south to Simmons Pond; East to West End rotary; West to
Straightway.
Week #7 April 30 – May 4
Grid 3D Includes areas: West Main Street;
South to Craigsville Beach Road; West to Hyannis Village line; East to
Straightway
Week #8 May 7 – 11
Grid 2C Includes areas: South of Rte 132
to County Seat Road; West to Lincoln Road Ext; East to Warehouse Road
Grid 2D Includes areas: North and South
of Rte 28; West to Hyannis Village line; East to Pitchers Way including
potions of Old Strawberry and Castlewood Drive.
Week 9 May 21-25
Grid 1D Includes areas: North to Old
Strawberry from the Hyannis Village line; South to Midway; West to Hyannis
Village line; East to Statice Lane to Sunbeam Drive.
Week 10 June 4-8
Grid 1C Includes areas: Festival Plaza;
South to Corporation Road; West to Castlewood; East to Airport Road.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question 1: What is flushing?
Answer 1: Flushing is a method to clean the water main pipe by using high
water velocity to “flush-out” sediment and minerals that are building up
over time.
Question 2: How does this flushing happen?
Answer 2: The high water velocity is created by opening fire hydrants in the
street. In this way the whole water main pipe gets cleaned systematically.
Question 3: What other benefits does this flushing have?
Answer 3: The other benefit is the testing of the fire hydrants to make sure
they operate properly.
Question 4: What does the Hyannis Water System customer have to do?
Answer 4: If the water is discolored, let the cold water run for a few
minutes to clear the water line. Many homes have an outside spigot which
generally is your first cold water tap. Starting with this tap first will
produce quicker results to the rest of your cold water taps.
Question 5: Is flushing a health hazard?
Answer 5: Flushing is not a health hazard. The temporary discoloration of
the water is an unavoidable effect of flushing with an aesthetic value only.
Question 6: Should I do laundry when the flushing crew is working in my
area?
Answer 6: Hyannis Water System customers should refrain from doing laundry
during flushing operations.
Customers are encouraged to call the Hyannis Water System office with any
concerns and questions at (508)775-0063.
Should you have any questions or need additional information please let us
know.
Thank you,
Mark Lavoie, Operations Manager, United Water
Hyannis Water System
(508) 775 - 0063
