Each year Chatham Utilities Division flushes the water mains in the distribution system by opening hydrants. Discolored water may occur, because the sediment in water mains gets stirred up when the fire hydrants are used and when the flow of water in the mains is changed. This is fairly normal during flushing. If this happens, it is not harmful. Simply let your water run until it is clear.
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