The City has had a major water main break of a 14 inch pipe on Howe Street. This break was caused by a contractor who broke the pipe during excavation. Our repair crews are working on the problem, but I will be forced to issue a boil order for water consumption for residents of the East District. I will post that order here shortly along with additional details.

Update: Due to a major water main break in the Howe Street area the Methuen Water Department is encouraging residents from Howe Street to the Northeast area of the city to boil their water until further notice. It is a precautionary measure that should be in effect for about twenty four hours. Methuen’s D.P.W. is dealing with the major problems caused by this break, and we are hopeful that full water service to the Howe Street area can be restored sometime on Tuesday May 5. If you have any questions please call Methuen’s Water Treatment Plant at 978-983-8845. Additional information will be posted on the web at www.cityofmethuen.net as it becomes available.