Forsyth: Discolored Water Is Nothing To Worry About

CUMMING, GA — Forsyth County officials are assuring residents that their water is safe, despite some recent reports of water being discolored.

The discoloration is being caused by natural minerals, the Forsyth County Water & Sewer Department says.

Testing, according to the department, has shown the county's water to be safe for all uses, including drinking, bathing and cooking.

"The discoloration in the water is being caused by natural minerals," Tim Perkins, director of the water and sewer department, said. "While it appears to already be clearing up in a majority of the water system, customers may continue to see some discoloration for several days."

The discoloration can be attributed to two factors, the department said.

The first is the minerals iron and manganese, which are naturally occurring substances found in water, air, soil and food.

Small amounts of manganese are nutritionally essential and are a common ingredient in multivitamins.

The second is two large water main breaks that occurred last week – one in the northern part of the county and one in the southern part of the county.

Water main breaks stir up minerals in the lines and can cause water discoloration.

Forsyth County Water & Sewer will continue to monitor water quality closely to ensure a safe water supply is available for customers, the department said in a news release. In the event water is found to be unsafe, Forsyth County will notify customers.

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