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From: Ini Tomeu <itomeu@cambridgema.gov> Date: April 30, 2018 at 11:50:54 AM EDT To: rryals@comcast.net Subject: Hydrant Testing Apr. 30-June 23 May Cause Temporary Water Discoloration

City of Cambridge Public Information Office For Immediate Release

Contact: Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer 617-349-4339, itomeu@cambridgema.gov

Hydrant Testing Apr. 30-June 23 May Cause Temporary Water Discoloration

Cambridge, MA, April 30, 2018 -- The Cambridge Water and Fire Departments will be conducting annual fire hydrant maintenance and flow testing Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and between 6 p.m. and dusk (when needed), from April 30 through June 23, excluding holidays.

Hydrant testing is performed to ensure operability and to identify and repair those hydrants requiring maintenance. In addition to hydrant testing, crews will be performing water main flushing. Approximately 25 hydrants will be tested in each area, each day.

Hydrant testing may disturb the sediment that naturally occurs in the water piping system. Water from your faucet and toilet may appear rust colored from the disturbance. Rust discoloration may last for several hours after the tests have been completed. Discolored water does not usually present a health hazard, however, the Water Department recommends that anyone who has doubts about the rust colored water should not drink it. You may wish to store tap water or two-gallon containers in your refrigerator for the day of the test.

We also suggest that the residents check their water before doing laundry because the discolored water may stain your clothes. If your laundry is stained, the Water Department will provide you with a wash additive to remove the stains.

The hydrant testing schedule is listed below. Please note that dates may vary due to weather and Fire Department activites. Follow us on Twitter (@CambWaterDept), like us on Facebook at (CambridgeMA.Fire), or call the Cambridge Fire Department at 617-349-4921 between 8 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. for daily test locations. For information on water quality, call Ed Dowling, Laboratory Manager, Cambridge Water Department at 617-349-4780. Central Square Area, April 30-May 12 West Cambridge Area, April 30-May 12 Riverside Area, May 14-26 Observatory Hill Area, May 14-26 East Cambridge Area, May 29-June 9 North Cambridge Area, May 29-June 9 Harvard Square Area, June 11-23 Inman Square Area, June 11-23

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