Borough to Residents: Impending Water Discoloration Harmless

Throughout a five-day period—beginning Sunday, Sept. 11 and running until Thursday, Sept. 15—Collingswood  will be flushing out the borough's water system. 

According to borough officials, the operation may cause possible discoloration in residents' water supply.

The discoloration, said officials, shouldn't create cause for alarm.

Water department staff issued a press release detailing the operation, and noted that discoloration is both normal and safe for residents' use. 

"The Water Main Flushing program is designed to remove natural minerals, like iron and calcium, (which) sometimes collect in the bottom of water mains," reads the press release. "This operation may cause a temporary discoloration in your water supply. Please be assured, although the water may be discolored, it is safe for human use."

For residents who experience water discoloration, officials recommend letting the water run for a period of time until it appears clear. 

Earlier this year, , which the borough later attributed to a . 

Those who have questions or wish to gain additional information are asked to contact Collingswood Water Department Superintendent John A. Meier, at 856-854-2332. Meier will be available from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Monday through Friday.