Water Main Break – South Washington Street In Town Of East Lyme

Press release from the Town of East Lyme:

January 19, 2021

Be advised that the Water Department is responding to a water main break this afternoon on South Washington Street in Crescent Beach. Water customers on South Washington Street and adjacent side streets can expect to be without water for approximately four to six hours while repairs are being made. Customers may also experience discolored water when service is restored. 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 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or Emergency Dispatch at (860) 739-3419 after 4:00 PM if you have any questions concerning this matter.

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