FLUSHING LOCATIONS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020

FLUSHING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: PRIMARILY OLD POST ROAD, COTUIT BAY DRIVE, FORSYTHE CT, DANA CT, CORNWALL AND CORDWOOD AND BRANDYWINE.  TIME ALLOWING, WE WILL INCLUDE HUMMOCK, LITTLE RIVER ROAD, EAGLESTONE, AND PT. ISABELLA.

FLUSHING SIGNS WILL BE VISIBLE IN THESE AREAS.  RESIDENTS IN THESE AREAS ARE ADVISED TO REFRAIN FROM LAUNDERING BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 4:00 PM AND TO SET WATER ASIDE FOR DRINKING AND COOKING PURPOSES.

ALL RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WATER CLARITY BEFORE USE, WHILE THIS PROGRAM IS IN OPERATION, AS WATER LINES OUTSIDE THE FLUSHING AREA COULD BE AFFECTED.  IF YOU DO EXPERIENCE WATER DISCOLORATION, WAIT UNTIL AFTER 4PM AND RUN YOUR COLD WATER THROUGH A HIGH- VOLUME FAUCET SUCH AS A BATHTUB UNTIL IT RUNS CLEAR.

FLUSHING LOCATIONS, TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2020

FLUSHING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: PUTNAM AVENUE (WHICH COULD AFFECT MAIN STREET), OLD POST ROAD, LITTLE RIVER ROAD, EAGLESTONE, PT. ISABELLA, COTUIT BAY DRIVE, FORSYTHE CT AND BRANDYWINE.

FLUSHING SIGNS WILL BE VISIBLE IN THESE AREAS.  RESIDENTS IN THESE AREAS ARE ADVISED TO REFRAIN FROM LAUNDERING BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 4:00 PM AND TO SET WATER ASIDE FOR DRINKING AND COOKING PURPOSES.

ALL RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WATER CLARITY BEFORE USE, WHILE THIS PROGRAM IS IN OPERATION, AS WATER LINES OUTSIDE THE FLUSHING AREA COULD BE AFFECTED.  IF YOU DO EXPERIENCE WATER DISCOLORATION, WAIT UNTIL AFTER 4PM AND RUN YOUR COLD WATER THROUGH A HIGH- VOLUME FAUCET SUCH AS A BATHTUB UNTIL IT RUNS CLEAR.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT

FLUSHING LOCATIONS, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2020

FLUSHING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: PUTNAM AVENUE, WHITMAR ROAD, CAP’N ISIAH, CAP’N SAMADRUS, AND CAP’N CARLETON.

FLUSHING SIGNS WILL BE VISIBLE IN THESE AREAS.  RESIDENTS IN THESE AREAS ARE ADVISED TO REFRAIN FROM LAUNDERING BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 4:00 PM AND TO SET WATER ASIDE FOR DRINKING AND COOKING PURPOSES.

ALL RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WATER CLARITY BEFORE USE, WHILE THIS PROGRAM IS IN OPERATION, AS WATER LINES OUTSIDE THE FLUSHING AREA COULD BE AFFECTED.  IF YOU DO EXPERIENCE WATER DISCOLORATION, WAIT UNTIL AFTER 4PM AND RUN YOUR COLD WATER THROUGH A HIGH- VOLUME FAUCET SUCH AS A BATHTUB UNTIL IT RUNS CLEAR.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT

FLUSHING LOCATIONS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020

FLUSHING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: PUTNAM AVENUE, WHITMAR ROAD, EISENHOWER, TRUMAN, NIXON, ROOSEVELT, CAP’N ISIAH, CAP’N SAMADRUS, AND CAP’N CARLETON.

FLUSHING SIGNS WILL BE VISIBLE IN THESE AREAS.  RESIDENTS IN THESE AREAS ARE ADVISED TO REFRAIN FROM LAUNDERING BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 4:00 PM AND TO SET WATER ASIDE FOR DRINKING AND COOKING PURPOSES.

ALL RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WATER CLARITY BEFORE USE, WHILE THIS PROGRAM IS IN OPERATION, AS WATER LINES OUTSIDE THE FLUSHING AREA COULD BE AFFECTED.  IF YOU DO EXPERIENCE WATER DISCOLORATION, WAIT UNTIL AFTER 4PM AND RUN YOUR COLD WATER THROUGH A HIGH- VOLUME FAUCET SUCH AS A BATHTUB UNTIL IT RUNS CLEAR.

 THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT

FLUSHING LOCATIONS, TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020

FLUSHING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: HOPEWELL LANE, CONTENT LANE, CONSTANT LANE, PRUDENCE LANE, PATIENCE LANE, THANKFUL LANE, PENELOPE LANE.  EISENHOWER, TRUMAN, NIXON AND ROOSEVELT AND PUTNAM AVE WHICH COULD AFFECT WHITMAR.

FLUSHING SIGNS WILL BE VISIBLE IN THESE AREAS.  RESIDENTS IN THESE AREAS ARE ADVISED TO REFRAIN FROM LAUNDERING BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 4:00 PM AND TO SET WATER ASIDE FOR DRINKING AND COOKING PURPOSES.

ALL RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WATER CLARITY BEFORE USE, WHILE THIS PROGRAM IS IN OPERATION, AS WATER LINES OUTSIDE THE FLUSHING AREA COULD BE AFFECTED.  IF YOU DO EXPERIENCE WATER DISCOLORATION, WAIT UNTIL AFTER 4PM AND RUN YOUR COLD WATER THROUGH A HIGH- VOLUME FAUCET SUCH AS A BATHTUB UNTIL IT RUNS CLEAR.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT

FLUSHING LOCATIONS, MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020

FLUSHING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 2:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: SAMPSON’S MILL ROAD BETWEEN THE WELLFIELD AND PUTNAM AVENUE.  ADJACENT NEIGHBORHOODS COULD BE AFFECTED.

FLUSHING SIGNS WILL BE VISIBLE IN THESE AREAS.  RESIDENTS IN THESE AREAS ARE ADVISED TO REFRAIN FROM LAUNDERING BETWEEN 9:00 AM AND 4:00 PM AND TO SET WATER ASIDE FOR DRINKING AND COOKING PURPOSES.

ALL RESIDENTS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK WATER CLARITY BEFORE USE, WHILE THIS PROGRAM IS IN OPERATION, AS WATER LINES OUTSIDE THE FLUSHING AREA COULD BE AFFECTED.  IF YOU DO EXPERIENCE WATER DISCOLORATION, WAIT UNTIL AFTER 4PM AND RUN YOUR COLD WATER THROUGH A HIGH- VOLUME FAUCET SUCH AS A BATHTUB UNTIL IT RUNS CLEAR.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

COTUIT WATER DEPARTMENT

 

Update April 30, 2020

The Cotuit Water Department remains open and able to provide most services during the COVID19 situation.  Our office is open regular hours, Monday-Friday from 8am to 4:30pm.  You can reach the office at 508-428-2687 or by email at jen@cotuitwater.org .

The Annual High-Flow Maintenance Flushing Program has been suspended during Governor Baker’s extended stay at home order.  Updates can be found on our district website: https://www.cotuitfiredistrict.org/waterdepartment/news-announcements/ or the Water Department Facebook page: https://www.Facebook.com/Cotuit-Water-Department .  The flushing program is conducted each spring in order to remove sediment from the water lines and improve water quality through the year.

Superintendent Chris Wiseman participates in the weekly Cotuit Community Leaders update via Facebook Live every Monday night at 5pm.   There is a Q&A opportunity following the update.  These conversations can also be viewed on YouTube following the live meeting: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSKCJ4MHvpP2l0Tmtxnf-WQ

Flushing Notice, Update 4/24/2020 1:30 p.m.

Update #6   04/24/2020  1:30 p.m.

We are continuing low-flow flushing to clear the water supply in isolated areas of the district – currently in the area of Main Street between School St. and Ocean View Avenue.  If you continue to experience water discoloration today, please contact the water department by phone 508-428-2687 or by email: jen@cotuitwater.org so that we can target areas that need attention.

At this time, the Superintendent has decided to suspend the high-flow maintenance flushing program until May 4th, to coincide with the Governor’s stay at home directive.  The situation will be reassessed at that time as it is important to continue this maintenance program in order to mitigate a recurrence of these issues as water consumption increases throughout the district.

Please remember to run only COLD water to check your water clarity.  If after 3 to 5 minutes of continuous flow you are still experiencing dirty water, please contact the Water Department. Our on-call staff is available 24/7 by calling 508-292-8755 should you experience issues after 4:30pm.  Please be sure to provide your address, contact phone number and time of incident so that we can resolve your issue more efficiently.

We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.