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Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE:

April 5, 2012
Reposted April 11, 2011

CONTACT:

Ria Convery
(617) 788-1105, ria.convery@mwra.state.ma.us

MWRA Work May Cause Discolored Water
in Reading, Stoneham and Woburn

On Wednesday, April 11, 2012, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority will be performing water valve work on Washington Street in Woburn that may cause discolored water in Reading, Stoneham and Woburn, for up to 3 days. No loss of pressure is anticipated from this work.

If discolored water does occur, it will result from a small amount of iron in the pipes. While safe for drinking, cooking and other uses, please note that iron will stain light colored items in your laundry, especially when bleach is used.  Residents should check water clarity before washing any white or lighter colored laundry during this period of work.  Please call MWRA at (617) 305-5950 if you have any concerns.

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Posted April 5, 2012
Reposted April 11, 2012