Annual Water Flushing Program

The Northampton Department of Public Works, through the Water Division, will begin its annual systematic water main flushing program on April 19, 2011. Crews will be going out Monday through Friday 3:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. for approximately 4 weeks. The flushing will begin in the Ward 7 Leeds area and proceed through Florence and Bay State, continuing to downtown Northampton and Ward 3. Water customers may temporarily experience low water pressure or discolored water during this service.

The flushing program is performed as a recommendation by the Department of Environmental Protection to maintain high quality water standards. For further information, contact the Northampton Department of Public Works at 587-1570.

Water Line Repair Advertisement

Northampton DPW has been made aware that citizens and possibly businesses have recieved a mailed advertisement for repair of your failed water service line for a monthly fee. A company named Dominion is offering this service. DPW has no affilaition with this company and does not endorse their services.

Anticipate Spring Flooding

The DPW has installed a new, automated height gauge on the Connecticut River. People who live or work in low-lying areas of Northampton can now monitor the current river height in real-time and see National Weather Service flood crest predictions by visiting our website:

http://www.northamptonma.gov/dpw/flood/

When the Connecticut River rises to 112 ft it begins to flood the Oxbow and Meadows. Once flooded, areas may remain under water for many days and then be impassable for weeks afterward.

This gauge was made possible through a grant by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and with the help of the USGS and National Weather Service.