LUDLOW — Town Administrator Marc Strange and Public Health Director Paulina Matusik report that the Town of Ludlow’s water boil order, due to Monday’s water main break, has been lifted.
The water boil order was issued by Springfield Water and Sewer Commission due to a water main break that occurred yesterday afternoon which affected all Springfield Water and Sewer Commission customers in the Town of Ludlow.
The water boil order has since been lifted.
On Tuesday, Sept. 12 and Wednesday, Sept. 13, Springfield Water and Sewer Commission collected water samples from several areas throughout the water distribution system, and all samples tested negative for bacteria.
The Town of Ludlow has issued a reverse 911 emergency notification alerting residents that the water boil order has been lifted.
Residents who were affected by the water boil order should flush all taps, which include the following from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP):
- Interior and exterior faucets,
- Showers,
- Water/ice dispensers,
- Water treatment units, etc.
- Water heaters may need to be flushed to remove any contaminated water.
- Some types of water treatment devices may need to be disinfected or replaced before being used. Check with the manufacturer for details.
- Cold Water Faucets: Run until the water feels cold, one minute or more, before drinking, brushing your teeth, or using for food preparation. If you have a single-lever faucet, set it to run the cold water first.
- Hot Water Faucets: To clear hot-water pipes and water heaters of untreated water, change all faucets to hot water and flush for at least:
- 15 minutes for a typical household 40-gallon hot-water tank
- 30 minutes for an 80-gallon hot water tank or larger
Click here for more information about what to do after a water boil order.
The water main break that occurred on Monday, Sept. 11, resulted in temporary system pressure loss in parts of the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission distribution area, which included parts of Ludlow.
The Town of Ludlow would like to thank the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission for their timely efforts to mitigate this issue, and residents for their patience during this time.
For more information, please visit the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission’s website at waterandsewer.org or call 413-310-3501.
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