HYDRANT FLOW TEST
NOTICE
The City of New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure Water Division, in conjunction with:
GGD Consulting Engineers, Inc.
will be conducting a fire flow test;
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 8:00AM
Location: In the vicinity of Ashley Boulevard between Dewey Street and Menton Street, and Church Street between Chaffee Street and Lynn Street
Time: 8:00AM
which consists of opening one or more hydrants for short periods of time. Due to the opening of the hydrants and the reverse flow of the water; this may cause a discoloration of the water for a limited period of time in the immediate and outlying areas.
Every effort will be made to cause as little inconvenience as possible.
Jamie Ponte
Commissioner
June 2 2026
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