Water main flushing in Portsmouth starts Oct. 4

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Water and Fire District will be flushing water mains from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. per the following schedule:

• Monday, Oct. 4: East Main Road from Pine Tree Road to Hargraves Drive; Middle Road from Town Hall to Mill Lane; Mill Lane from Middle Road to West Main Road; West Main Road from Union Street to Hedly Street including Flanagan Road and John Street; Hedly Street from East Main Road to West Main Road and all side streets, including Industrial Park

• Tuesday, Oct. 5: Middle Road from Mill Lane to Benjamin Drive and all side streets to the west; Mill Lane and all side streets; West Passage Drive to Locust Avenue, Stonegate Drive, Greylock Drive, and Greystone Terrace area; Kings Grant to Corys Lane including St. Philomena

• Wednesday, Oct. 6: East Main Road to Middle Road, from Town Hall to Union Street, including all streets between East Main Road to Middle Road

• Thursday, Oct. 7: East Main Road from Sherwood Terrace to Vanderbilt Lane; East Main Road to the Sakonnet River; Union Street, Jepson Lane, and all side streets

• Tuesday, Oct. 12: East Main Road from Lawrence Farms to Fairview Lane and side streets; Vanderbilt Lane to Sandy Point Avenue and all side streets

• Wednesday, Oct. 13: East Main Road from Union Street to Mitchell Lane and side streets; Oakland Farms; Bramans Lane east to Meadowlark Lane; Sandy Point Avenue and Sandy Point Farms

• Thursday, Oct. 14: Wapping Road to Old Mill Lane; Bramans Lane and side streets; Old Mill Lane, Indian Avenue and side streets

Discoloration of the water is expected during and after flushing. Flushing in one area may create discolored water in other areas. Customers are advised to avoid washing clothes and those with hot water tanks are advised to avoid drawing hot water during the flushing hours and until any discoloration has cleared. The water is expected to clear by midday after the flushing. Customers may also experience low water pressure during flushing. 

This schedule is subject to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. If you have questions about the flushing date for your property, visit portsmouthwater.org/flushing-schedule.