Weir River Water System

05/18/2026

*** Update May 24, 2026 ***

On Friday, May 22, 2026, the Massachusetts Drought Management Task Force upgraded the status for the state. The Southeast Region remains in a Level 1 - Mild Drought.

In order to comply with this status the WRWS will remain in a L1 watering schedule for lawn irrigation until the status changes. All other outside uses are allowed going forward. Please note that no watering is permitted on Sundays.

Level 1 Watering Schedule
- Residential Addresses Ending in Odd Numbers - Monday & Thursday
- Residential Addresses Ending in Even Numbers - Wednesday & Saturday
- Commercial, Industrial, Government, Schools - Tuesday & Friday

- No watering on Sunday
- Lawn Irrigation Hours Restricted to Midnight - 6AM or 6PM to Midnight

All violations and fines will be enforced. Thank you for your help and continued partnership.

Full Details: https://www.weirriverwater.org/881/Water-Conservation-Restrictions

04/15/2026

*** Water Main Upgrades ***
Hull Village - Wednesday, April 15, 2026

On Wednesday, April 15, there will be disruption of water service in Hull Village beginning at 9:00 PM to perform water main work on Nantasket Ave. This shutdown is to tie in a new water main that was installed as part of the Nantasket Ave Seawall project into our existing water main. Residents on Nantasket Ave and surrounding streets (Hull Village) from Fitzpatrick Way to the end of Hull at the High School will experience a disruption in water service. This work is scheduled to take approximately 6-8 hours.

There is the potential for fluctions in water pressure and discolored water outside of the distrution area. Residents are urged to check their washing machines prior to doing laundry after water service is restored. If you experience discolored water and/or air, please flush your water service as follows:

1. open an outside faucet until the water runs clear;
2. once clear close your outside faucet;
3. flush the bathtub or bathroom faucet furthest from your meter until clear;
4. please do not use a kitchen sink or shower as these fixtures has screens that could become plugged;

If you experience extended periods of discolored water or low pressure after service is restored, please contact customer service.

04/14/2026

Test shut down Hull.

We would like to notify Hull residents of a temporary test shutdown tonight April 14th, 2026 starting at 9 pm, for continued gate valve exercising for upcoming water main work. The service disruption will last approximately one hour, affecting the route from Point Allerton to Hull High School.
Residents in the surrounding area may experience fluctuations in water pressure and water discoloration. Please check the water before doing laundry.

04/13/2026

*** Flushing Update - Friday, May 8 , 2026 ***

We have completed the high service flushing program and would like to thank our customers in the area for thier patience and support during this important system maintenance process. Flushing will resume in the fall of 2026. Our review of the program and results were very positive.

*** Hydrant Flushing Program Notification***

Beginning Sunday, April 19, 2026 the Weir River Water System will start our bi-annual flushing program in South Hingham. This is identified as Area A, Zones 1-13 in our interactive map using the link below.

https://vnagis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=1d58e6c6cc21497da1eb4b54473c9f04

Crews will perform this work Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 PM until 4:00 AM and will take approximately four weeks to complete. We will provide weekly updates as the program progresses through the area.

For full details and the flushing map please visit the Weir River Water System website. https://www.hingham-ma.gov/m/newsflash?cat=20

04/09/2026

Read the Lead & Copper Rule Revisions Service Line Inventory Program Update as of April 2026
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/27750/LSLI-April-2026-Update

02/04/2026

At the Board of Water Commissioners meeting on January 28th, Superintendent Russell Tierney presented on the Water System Usage Rate Increase for FY27.

View the PDF slideshow:
https://www.hingham-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/27274

Watch the meeting on Harbor Media:
http://100.17.2.222/internetchannel/show/5833?site=1

01/30/2026

Hull water service leak

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The leak is on main and will require to be shut down. Residents on summit will have a disruption in service while repairs are made. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Good morning we will be repairing a water service leak at 42 Summit Ave, Hull today. Disruption of service on the street is not anticipated but a possibility. The repair will take 6-8 hours. Please check your water before doing laundry in the area. We will provide an update if there are any changes. Thank youe mew

01/23/2026

****Emergency Water Main Break****

The WRWS would like to notify residents of a confirmed water main break near #79 Point Allerton Ave in Hull

Customers in the following areas will experience a disrution in water servcid

Point Allerton Ave - Meridian Ave to Beacon Ave

Holbrook Ave - Beacon Ave to Point Allerton Ave

Beacon Ave - Holbrook Ave to Bluff Rd

Residents in the immediate area may experience low pressure and discolored water.

This work will take approximately 8-10 hours and residents are urged to check their washing machine before doing laundry.

If you have any questions, please contact customer service.

01/22/2026

The Weir River Water System Board of Water Commissioners will be holding a joint meeting with the Hingham Advisory Committee on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

This meeting is to review the proposed FY27 water system usage rate increase and associated capital debt service assessment for single family residential customers.

The Weir River Water System Board of Water Commissioners will be holding a joint meeting with the Hingham Advisory Committee on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The meeting will be held at Hingham Town Hall, Central Meeting Room on the 2nd floor from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  The agenda also includes Zoom i...

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