Wednesday, October 8, 2025

DPW acknowledges discoloration of water and is taking steps to correct it

Attention Franklin Water Customers,
We are aware of the water discoloration currently affecting parts of Town. This issue stems from historically low water levels in our tanks a few weeks ago, a result of ongoing drought conditions and planned improvements that required some of our water sources to be temporarily offline.
Our crews are actively flushing hydrants to clear the discoloration from the water mains. Please be assured that while the water may appear discolored, it is perfectly safe for use. Our town-wide weekly sampling continues to show no presence of bacteria. The discoloration you are observing is due to naturally occurring iron and manganese present in our water sources.
For more information on the current Water Ban, please visit our website: https://www.franklinma.gov/1142/Water-Use-Restriction-Public-Notice
For additional details regarding water quality and discolored water, please visit our website: https://www.franklinma.gov/635/Water-Quality



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