Crime & Safety
Don't Worry If Your Water Is Discolored In West Mansfield: FD
Sprinkler testing in West Mansfield next week could cause residents' water to be discolored, the fire department said.
MANSFIELD, MA — If you live in West Mansfield and your water comes out the faucet discolored Monday, there's no reason to worry, the fire department announced. The Mansfield Fire Department said it's conducting sprinkler tests at seven buildings in the neighborhood. The work is scheduled to start at 9 a.m.
"Water customers in the West Mansfield area may or may not experience discolored water as a result of this activity," fire officials said in a statement."Should this occur, please run water until color appears clear. As a precaution to protect laundry, check water colors in washers to be sure water is clear before adding fabrics."
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