Source Of Discolored Water Determined In Hamden: UPDATE

UPDATE: (From the Regional Water Authority): “RWA crews are continuing to flush neighborhoods in southern Hamden to clear temporarily discolored water. Field reports continue to indicate that conditions are improving. Our mobile water wagon is stationed at the Whitney Water Center on 945 Whitney Avenue in Hamden for impacted customers in need of water and will remain there until 7 pm. Our Customer Call Center will remain open until 8 pm to handle any customer concerns.

"We believe today’s pockets of temporarily discolored water was the result of turning on the Armory Street Pump Station for the first time since last Friday’s water main repair on Armory Street."

HAMDEN, CT — In an update, the Regional Water Authority says the source of the discoloration is the “naturally occurring minerals in the water that settle to the bottom of a pipe and get shaken up by a change in flows or direction.”

“Our crews have been in the field since this morning and are continuing to work on resolving the discoloration,” officials said in an update around 11:15 a.m.

(Original post): HAMDEN, CT — The Regional Water Authority is actively searching for the source of discolored water that has been reported throughout the lower third of Hamden and flushing hydrants, according to the Hamden Fire Department.

“We can assure you that the issue is being addressed,” fire officials said in a post on Facebook Friday morning.

The RWA is recommending that residents “wait until the water clears before drinking it, showering or washing laundry. Immunocompromised persons can seek advice from their health care providers about discolored water.”

This story will be updated when more information is available.