CARBONDALE (KSNT) – Some residents in Carbondale may be experiencing discolored tap water, and the city tells 27 News why that might be.
Reports came in on Oct. 15 that some residents in Carbondale were experiencing brown colored water coming from their taps, but Michael Martin with the city explains this is nothing to worry about, and the water is safe to drink.
The discoloration is due to a regularly scheduled fire hydrant inspection and flush that occurs about twice a year. These inspection occur in the spring and fall, and it ensures the hydrants are operating correctly.
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Martin said it is common for loose sediment and other materials to get picked up during flushes, and that this debris can make it’s way through the water system, resulting in discolored tap water. If residents are concerned about the water color, one option they have is running the water through a filter to remove any potential debris before drinking. This should result in clean and clear tap water.
The flushes began the week of Oct. 13, and the discoloration should only last a day or two, depending on which hydrants are being inspected.
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