Town Of East Lyme Issues Notice On Discolored Water

Press release from the Town of East Lyme:

2022-10-03

Boston Post Road Discolored Water

October 3, 2022

Water customers in the Boston Post Road area may be experiencing discolored water. The water department is flushing the water main in the area to help resolve the issue. Customers can flush pipes in their building/homes by running a cold water faucet (a bathtub faucet or outside spigot works well) to help clear the sediment.

When flushing occurs, sediment that accumulates in the water main becomes disturbed and temporarily suspended in the water causing a brown, red, orange, or yellow color. This disturbance usually lasts for approximately two to four hours after which time the sediment will settle out and the water will be clear. Although the discolored water is not a health threat, we recommend that you refrain from drinking the water. However, the discolored water can stain clothing, so it is best to wait several hours for the water to clear before doing any laundry. Also, do not 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 were 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.

If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact the East Lyme Water Department at 860-691-4104. For Water or Sewer After-Hours Emergencies 860-739-3419.

This press release was produced by the Town of East Lyme. The views expressed here are the author’s own.