MWRA Pipe Maintenance in Brookline
May Cause Discolored Water in Areas of Allston and Brighton

Update 01/30/17

On Thursday February 2, 2017 the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority will be conducting maintenance on a water main in Brookline. Work will take place along Beacon Street and Harvard Avenue.

This work is estimated to take 3 days to complete and may result in a slight change in water pressure or discolored water in parts of Allston and Brighton, as shown on the map (PDF) above.

If discolored water does occur, it will result from a small amount of iron in local pipes. 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.

If you have any questions, please call Jeff McLaughlin at 617-305-5762, or MWRA’s 24-hour water phone line at 617-305-5950.

Update 01/24/17

Due to predicted heavy rains, this project has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 25, pending weather conditions.

On Tuesday January 24, 2017 the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority will be conducting maintenance on a water main in Brookline. Work will take place along Beacon Street and Harvard Avenue.

This work is estimated to take 3 days to complete and may result in a slight change in water pressure or discolored water in parts of Allston and Brighton, as shown on the map (PDF) above.

If discolored water does occur, it will result from a small amount of iron in local pipes. 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.

If you have any questions, please call Jeff McLaughlin at 617-305-5762, or MWRA’s 24-hour water phone line at 617-305-5950.