City of Ferndale issued the following announcement on July 29.
It can be alarming to see brown water coming out of the faucets of your house, but it’s likely to happen at some point due to water pressure fluctuations for a variety of reasons—construction, a broken water main, fire hydrant maintenance, etc. The good news is that most of the time there is no reason to worry and it's typically an easy fix.
So, what should you do if you see brown water?
The first thing is to check the City’s Facebook page and the news section of the City website to see if there have been any posts about water issues that would affect your area. The City will do its best to alert residents of widespread water interruptions or the possibility of brown water in advance, or as quickly as possible once we are made aware of the situation.
Next, you should run your cold water for 5-10 minutes. The brown you are seeing is most likely due to stirred up sediments from pressure fluctuations that can make water appear cloudy or dingy. After 5-10 minutes you should see your water run clear and safe to use. If after 10 minutes you are still seeing brown water, please report this to the City via Facebook messenger or Information@ferndalemi.gov.
If at any point a boil water advisory is in effect for any area of Ferndale, affected residents will be made aware immediately via Facebook, Twitter, the City website, and a personally delivered notice to your door.
Original source can be found here.
Source: City of Ferndale
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