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Water-quality issue in Newburyport resolved, mayor says
Summary
Mayor Sean Reardon announced the city's recent water taste-and-odor issue has cleared, urged residents with remaining questions to consult the city FAQ, and explained winter storms and trapped reservoir materials caused the temporary problem.
Mayor Sean Reardon announced that the recent temporary issue affecting water taste and odor in Newburyport has been resolved.
"First of all, I'm happy to announce that the water is back to normal," Reardon said, noting that the city has posted an FAQ on the Newburyport City website and that anyone with remaining questions should contact the health department or the Department of Public Services (DPS).
Reardon attributed the condition to an unusually severe winter that left reservoir materials trapped under ice and snow, which can affect taste and odor. He said the problem was noticeable for about two weeks and that residents and restaurants had reported issues. He compared the event to a similar, shorter issue the city experienced in January 2022, his first year in office.
The mayor said the city sent at least one alert while the problem persisted and emphasized that the return to normal had already produced relief among residents. He advised anyone still experiencing concerns to reach out to city health officials or DPS for follow-up. The report does not include any new testing figures or a formal declaration from a health agency.
Reardon closed by thanking residents for their patience and noting city resources are available online for more information.
