Water main break at Locust and Chestnut streets closes off water service

Posted By: David Fortier September 23, 2024

Water is shut off on Chestnut and Locust streets after a water main broke this afternoon, it was announced in an emergency alert from city’s Water and Sewer Department.

Customers in the surrounding area may experience periods of low water pressure.  When the water is turned back, it may be discolored. If this happens, the department advises running an outside faucet or bathtub until the water runs clear. Run only cold water.

A water filling station is located at the Water Filtration Plant and is available to any customers who are affected by an extended service interruption 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week.

There is no charge to customers affected by the water service interruption. Customers will need to bring their own containers and Filtration Plant Operators will assist in filling them.

The Water Filtration Plant is located at 1080 Terryville Avenue and the number to the plant is (860) 583-6504. It would be appreciated if customers could call the plant in advance of at http://www.bristolct.gov//AlertCenter.aspx?AID=308.

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