Ongoing Water Main Break Could Impact Water Quality in Holyoke, Residents Urged to Limit Use

Texas technician to assist as Holyoke works to repair a major water main break

HOLYOKE — Repair work on the major water main break near Westfield Road and Homestead Avenue got underway Tuesday after crews successfully shut down and drained the affected pipe overnight. A specialized technician from Texas was expected to assess the damage and help establish a timeline for the repair, Mayor Joshua A. Garcia said in an update Tuesday afternoon.

Ongoing water main break could impact water quality in Holyoke, residents urged to limit use

Holyoke residents are being asked to only use water for health and safety purposes as an ongoing water main break could cause disruptions, including water quality.

Holyoke alerts residents of potential water issues following main break - The Reminder

Matt Smith from the Holyoke Water Department talks during a press conference on Aug. 24 to discuss a water main break on Westfield Road and restrictions the Water Department is placing.Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet HOLYOKE — Residents may experience water disruption and/or potential water quality issues after a significant water main break on Westfield Road near Homestead. Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia and Water Department representati…