East Lymes Shared Update For Capitol Drive Water Main Break October 28, 2020

Press release from the Town of East Lyme:

November 4, 2020

Capitol Drive Water Main Break October 28, 2020

EAST LYME WATER DEPARTMENT

NOTICE

November 4, 2020

Capitol Drive

Water Main Emergency Repair

Be advised that an emergency repair to the water main on Capitol Drive is being conducted at this time. Customers on Capitol Drive and Colton Road can expect to be without water throughout the afternoon while repairs are made.

Customers may also experience discolored water on Roxbury Road, West Main Street, Colton Road, Capitol Drive and adjoining side streets as a result of the emergency repair. The discolored water is not a health threat. However, the discolored water can stain clothing, so it is best to wait for the water to clear before doing any laundry. Also, it is advisable not to use any hot water as you may draw the discolored water into your hot water tank, which may have to be flushed later. If you are doing laundry when the water became discolored, rewash the laundry later when the water is clear. Use a rust stain remover or regular detergent. Do not use chlorine bleach. Chlorine can react with iron and can form a permanent stain. Thank you for your understanding as we work through this issue.

You may contact the Water Department at 860-691-4104 if you have any questions concerning this matter.

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