New reports of discolored water bubble up: Be sure the city knows

| Utilities | West Seattle news

The factors that led to water-discoloration trouble in West Seattle earlier this fall (September coverage here, October coverage here, November coverage here) aren’t factors any more – Myrtle Reservoir is back in service, and the city’s well field is no longer being tapped to make up for drought-related supply shortages. But this week, we’ve received scattered new reports of oddly colored water – from Genesee Hill to, tonight, Sunrise Heights. We had checked with Seattle Public Utilities earlier, after several reports here and there yesterday, and they reiterated that nothing operationally should be causing this – in the Genesee Hill area, maybe the aftermath of the water break earlier this week. Wherever you are, SPU reiterates, if you do see a water-color problem, please call them ASAP, at 206-386-1800.

MAS December 4, 2015 (4:13 pm)

Yup, brown water in Sunrise Heights. Talked to the inspector, he says nobody’s reported anything to the city except for me on either for Sunrise Heights or Genesee Hill.

BLC December 17, 2015 (10:29 am)

It is a couple weeks later than the last comment on this, but this morning our water is quite discolored. We also live in the Sunrise Heights neighborhood. Anyone else having problems?

WSB December 17, 2015 (10:45 am)

We haven’t heard from anyone, so if you haven’t already, I strongly suggest calling the city number we’ve mentioned. Good luck!