UPDATE: Effective immediately, the boil water notice for the Town of Hardwick is CANCELLED. We have received the test results back and there is no presence of coliform., It is safe to resume drinking the water. We appreciate your patience while we followed the necessary precautions following the water line break.

DRINKING WATER WARNING – Posted April 23, 2026

Hardwick Town Water System WSID # 5039

BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING

Due to a break in the main water line, there is a strong possibility that your drinking water supply may have become contaminated on the way to the tap.  This situation presents a significant health risk to users of the Hardwick Town Water System. 

The Hardwick Town Water System is issuing a Boil Water Notice for all users, effective immediately.

What should I do?

DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.

Coliforms are bacteria which are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other; potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present.  When a water system is experiencing a failure of infrastructure the possibility exists for bacteria and other harmful organisms to enter the water distribution system and contaminate your drinking water supply.

People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly may be at increased risk. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 426-4791.

What happened? What is being done?

Upon discovery of the leak on Wednesday April 22, water system personnel took immediate actions to isolate the leak area from the distribution network.  In addition disinfectant chlorine levels were verified and a total coliform test was taken.  In addition the VT DEC Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division was notified of the situation.  This Boil Water Notice will remain in effect until the water system is able to demonstrate that the quality and quantity of the drinking water meets State and Federal drinking water standards. This will be determined after additional total coliform testing and consultation with the contacts at the VT DEC Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division. 

The Hardwick Town Water System will inform you when the necessary testing and or repairs have been completed and tests show no bacteria present in the drinking water supply.  We anticipate resolving the problem within 2 to 3 business days. 

For more information, please contact David Upson (Hardwick Town Manager) at 802-472-6120.  

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

The Town of Hardwick Public Works Department will be conducting hydrant flushing during the week of April 20-24. Flushing will begin at North Main Street. All hydrants in the Village will be flushed. If you experience dirty water, please let your faucets run until the water clears. If you have any concerns, please contact the Town Manager’s office at 472-6120.

The Town of Hardwick is requesting bids for mowing of Town Highway roadsides.  The Town has 77 miles of Class 3 and Class 2 roads both paved and gravel, which equates to 154 miles of roadside.  The Town would like the roadsides mowed during the month of July.  Please submit a written bid (stating a not to exceed dollar amount) for the project by 1:00 PM Monday, April 13, 2026 to:

Town of Hardwick

P.O. Box 523

Hardwick, VT 05843

Bids can also be emailed to casey.rowell@hardwickvt.gov.  The Town of Hardwick reserves the right to waive informalities in, or reject any and all bids, or to accept any bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.  If you have questions, call 802 472-6120.

The Town of Hardwick is experiencing ongoing drought conditions, and while our water system remains stable at this time, we are asking all residents and businesses to do their part in conserving water. Voluntary conservation now will help protect our supply and reduce the need for mandatory restrictions later.

Please help by:
• Limiting outdoor watering, including lawns and gardens.
• Avoiding non-essential water use such as washing vehicles, filling swimming pools, or hosing down sidewalks/driveways.
• Taking shorter showers and running only full loads in dishwashers and washing machines.
• Fixing leaks promptly in faucets, toilets, and hoses.

Every effort makes a difference. Together, we can ensure that our community’s water needs are met throughout this dry period.

Thank you for doing your part to conserve water.

For updates, please visit the town website or call the Town Office at (802) 472-6120.

David Upson
Hardwick Town Manager