Author: Water Department

Due to the upcoming weather, mild drought, and low water reserves; today was the last flushing we are doing for the Fall.

The streets we did not get to we will hit first in the spring.

Thank you for you patience.

Merrimac Water

The Town of Merrimac will begin flushing the town’s water system on October 19th, 2025 and will continue for two weeks, or when complete. Flushing will take place between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 11 P.M., Sunday through Thursday nights, weather permitting. We will also flush during the day from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Please check the schedule.

Hydrant flushing helps ensure water quality and removes sediment in the water main. It also verifies ample water flow for firefighting. Low water pressure, discolored/milky water, air in pipes and at times, no water, may be experienced during flushing. When flushing in your area do not use your water to prevent it getting pulled into your home. When flushing is complete in your area, or in the morning, running your cold and hot water faucets for 5-10 minutes should alleviate this problem.

FALL 2025 HYDRANT FLUSHING

OCTOBER 19TH- till complete

If flushing is listed at night: between 7-11 pm   If flushing is during the day: between 9-12 am

10/19         Sunday Night– East Main to Attitash, Bisson, Meadow, Hillside, Pleasant View, Thorndike, Dunvegan

10/20         Monday Night –Emery St, Trailer Park, Champion, Sunset, Middle Road, Poplar Hill, Bancroft

10/21         Tuesday Day– remainder of East Main, West Main

10/22         Wednesday Day– Upper West Main, Jana Way, Birchmeadow, Heath, Heathbrook, Noyes, Chase, West Parish, Gunnison, Clement

10/23         Thursday Night– Bear Hill, Lakewoods, West Shore Road, Abbey Rd, Spencer

10/27         Monday Day – Harriman, Highland, Hansom, Landau

10/28         Tuesday Day – Church and all side streets, Grove, Orchard

10/29         Wednesday Night – School, Carriage Ct, Walnut, Colonial Dr, Lower River, Locust St & Locust grove

10/30         Thursday Night – High, Merrimac Port, South Pleasant, River Rd

Please note this schedule could be changed due to weather or other circumstances. We will update the town website with any changes.

Merrimac Water

978-346-8407                    

Effective October 14th 2025

LEVEL 1 MILD DROUGHT CONDITIONS

Mandatory

Restrictions on Non-Essential Water Use

Under the Level 1 Water Use Restriction:

Our Water Management Act permit defines the following:

Nonessential outdoor water uses that are subject to mandatory restrictions include:

• NO MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK: irrigation of lawns via sprinkler or automatic irrigation systems;
• NO MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK: washing of vehicles, except in a commercial car wash or as necessary for operator safety; and
• NO MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK: washing of exterior building surfaces, parking lots, driveways or sidewalks except as necessary to apply surface treatment such as paint, preservatives, stucco, cement or pavement. 
• YES: NO MORE THAN ONCE A WEEK: Watering ornamentals and flower gardens with drip irrigation, hand hold hose or watering cans may be permitted during non-peak hours (after 5 pm and before 9 am)

Water uses NOT subject to mandatory restrictions are those required:

• for health or safety reasons;
• by regulation;
• for production of food and fiber;
• for the maintenance of livestock; or
•  to meet the core functions of a business (for example, irrigation of a golf course as necessary to maintain tees, greens, and limited fairway watering, or irrigation by a plant nursery to maintain stock).

This conservation measure will be strictly enforced. Violators will be issued a written warning for the first offense. A second offense will be fined $50.00 and $100 for each subsequent offense.

Please call the office with any questions or concerns…978-346-8407