What do I do if I experience water discoloration due to fire hydrant flushing?

Residents in the immediate vicinity of hydrant flushing activities may temporarily experience cloudy/discolored water, the discoloration is harmless and generally consists of precipitates that do not affect the safety of the drinking water. If you notice that your water is discolored, it can be cleared by running cold water from a faucet at the lowest level within your home for a few minutes.

While the discoloration lasts, do not use hot water or do laundry as this could cause sediment to accumulate in your hot water system and/or cause clothing to become discolored -please note that WJWW is not responsible for any damage resulting from the use of discolored water.

If you experience discolored water conditions that last for more than a day, please contact WJWW at 914-698-3500.