Why is my tap water occassionally brown or discolored?
Discolored or brown water from your tap can be caused by changes or disturbances in the water distribution main lines. Excessive fire hydrant use, a break in a water main line, area maintenance work, or a fire hydrant hit by a car, are possible events that can cause this condition. If you are experiencing discolored water from your tap, allow water to settle down for a short time and then flush all faucets in your house for several minutes. If the water does not clear up after the initial flushing, repeat the flushing two to three times every half hour. The problem should clear within 2-4 hours; however, if it doesn’t, please contact an EVMWD representative for further assistance.
