Water is free. Keeping it safe and flowing is not. Thank you to our ratepayers for their support and investments in our critical infrastructure.
Drinking Water Week: It’s About Health and Hygiene
The COVID-19 pandemic served as an important reminder the essential role tap water plays to our health and hygiene. During Drinking Water Week please appreciate all that must happen behind the scenes to ensure your water is There When You Need It.
Drinking Water Week: Thank Your Local Water Professional
When you turn on the tap, safe drinking water comes out every time. Thank you to all of our water professionals — engineers designing infrastructure, crews fixing a main break, or lab workers ensuring the safety and quality of your tap water – for keeping us safe.
Georgetown Water Department Recognizes Drinking Water Week 2022
The Georgetown Water Department and Utility Director Marlene Ladderbush ask the community to join in recognizing Drinking Water Week 2022, which celebrates the work of water professionals and acknowledges the vital role drinking water plays in health and safety.
Drinking Water Week is organized annually by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). It is scheduled for May 1-7 this year, and highlights the slogan “There When You Need It.”
An AWWA survey conducted in June 2021 showed that more than seven in 10 Americans indicated they are satisfied with their tap water and nearly three-quarters of respondents said they felt their tap water is safe.
With the recent passage of the U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, renewing and upgrading water infrastructure is a priority, demonstrating the vital role it plays in protecting public health.
“Water is indispensable to our everyday lives, from cooking and cleaning to hygiene,” Director Ladderbush said. “We ask everyone to take a few minutes and think about how water gets to your tap, and about the many professionals who work tirelessly to ensure a safe and secure drinking water supply.”
About AWWA
Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific, and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water. With approximately 50,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy and enhance our quality of life. AWWA and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week for more than 40 years.
Georgetown Water Department Announces Spring Flushing Schedule
GEORGETOWN —Utility Director Marlene Ladderbush announces that the Georgetown Water Department will begin its spring flushing program next week.
Water main flushing will begin during the week of March 28 and continue for approximately four weeks. Work will be ongoing during the morning and early afternoon hours.
The water system undergoes flushing twice a year to help ensure sustained water quality and clarity and support the longevity of the system’s infrastructure.
Flushing will take place Monday-Friday from approximately 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. according to the following schedule:
- During the week of March 28: flushing will be done in the Central Street, Nelson Street, Little Hill, Baldpate Road, Andover Street, West Street, and Lake Shore Drive areas.
- During the week of April 4: flushing will be done in the West Main Street, East Main Street, Elm Street, Tenney street and Searle Street areas.
- During the week of April 11: flushing will be done in the North Street and Pond Street areas.
- During the week of April 18: flushing will be done in the Jewett Street and Thurlow Street areas.
- During the week of April 25: flushing will be done in the Jackman Street and Warren Street areas.
Residents of these areas may experience low or no water pressure while flushing is ongoing. The water pressure should be restored when flushing is finished in that area, though residents may also notice that the water may have some discoloration or a change in water clarity. This is due to the removal of sediment from the underground pipes during the flushing.
The discoloration should be gone after a short time, but residents can expedite the process by running water from a high-volume faucet — such as a bathtub — until water runs clear. Residents are encouraged to avoid doing laundry while flushing is occurring in their neighborhood in order to prevent damage to clothing.
For additional information, questions, or concerns about the spring flushing please contact The Georgetown Water Department office at 978-352-5750.
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