The spring round of backflow device testing is underway.  If you have not had your device tested yet and would like to use our Certified Backflow Prevention Device Tester then please call the Water Department.

The Topsfield Water Department has  implemented a Voluntary Outdoor Water Use Restriction effective April 11, 2012 due to low Ipswich River stream flow.

All town residents and businesses are asked to curtail nonessential outdoor water use between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. each day. In addition to curtailing outdoor use the Water Department encourages the following conservation measures:

• Run your dishwasher and clothes washer only when full.
• Fix any leaks around the house.
• Install water efficient toilets, faucets and shower heads.
• Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator, rather than running the faucet.
• Consider replacing water intensive lawns with a xeriscape (low water demand) flower garden.

The voluntary restriction will be in place until stream flow recovers or mandatory restrictions are required by conditions set in our withdrawal permit. This restriction is much earlier than normal and it is possible that mandatory restrictions will begin as early as May 1st.

We will flush the water mains using a selected group of hydrants. Crews are scheduled to work between 9 P.M. and 1 A.M. on weeknights unless otherwise noted.

Below is the work schedule including the streets that will be flushed and streets that we expect to have discolored water. The schedule is subject to change based on weather, sediment loads and crew availablity.  It will be updated on a daily basis. We have made several changes to the flushing process and schedule to help make sediment removal more efficient.

Only two nights are shown due to space constraints so please click the 'Read More' link below to see the full schedule.

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The Topsfield Composting Center will open for the season on April 7, 2012. The Composting Facility is located at the Public Works Facility on Boston Street. There is a fee to drop off leaves and yard waste. Residents can go to the Selectmen's Office in Town Hall and purchase a Compost Access Ticket for $5.00. Each Ticket will allow the disposal of up to 2 cubic yards (a standard body pick up truck) of material per visit. Each visit will require a separate access ticket.

Seasonal stickers can be purchased at Town Hall.  The cost is $45.

The Compost Center is open and staffed on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM only. No weekday drop-off is permitted unless prior arrangements have been made. Any additional information can be obtained by calling the Highway Dept. at 978-887-1542.