More brown water reported in The Junction (and beyond)

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Two days after reports of brown water in The Junction and Alki, it’s back, according to staff at Uptown Espresso (California/Edmunds), who say they’re closing early as a result and have heard of other businesses experiencing the problem. They’re on hold with Seattle Public Utilities at 206-386-1800 trying to report the problem. We have yet to get details from SPU on what exactly the problem was – one resident on Friday reported being told it was a break, but none ever appeared on the SPU water-outage map, and commenters said they were told it was related to “construction.”

ADDED: Carrie sent this photo of what turned up in her water:

We’ll be following up again with SPU on Monday.

Rae October 23, 2022 (3:02 pm)

We are experiencing this and cannot drink our water. Would love any updates if there are any. We would were told it could last up to 12 hours but I’m feeling like that wasn’t accurate after learning it’s been going on for others for multiple days.

Wendell October 23, 2022 (3:54 pm)

Just south of the Junction, brown water this morning then clear, brown again this afternoon. Called it in, customer service said possible construction without informing SPU. Could even be someone “stealing” the water.

Mary Kelleher October 23, 2022 (5:20 pm)

It is in the 6500 block of California at the Morgan Junction also starting this afternoon.

HD October 23, 2022 (5:44 pm)

Brown in Fairmont Park as of 17;44.

Kristina October 23, 2022 (8:16 pm)

I didn’t notice it but I did laundry this afternoon and my sheets came out with brown stains. So my water near the WS Nursery must have been impacted too. Ugh!

E October 23, 2022 (8:38 pm)

Brownish yellow on the block with Rite Aid at around 8:30pm. No baths tonight I guess.

B October 24, 2022 (2:27 am)

I fill so many bottles with unfiltered tap water. I appreciate the blog for the only chance at all to be aware of this. Anyone else, anywhere, been notified? I hate paying for Brita water filters. Ugh

lb October 24, 2022 (5:12 am)

my suggestion is to get one of those water dispensers and fill the bottle at rite aid

B October 24, 2022 (2:32 am)

I work at an Admiral restaurant and fill tubs of a 3-part sink many times with water/soap/disinfectant to do dishes. I noticed it through Friday night at least. Saturday seemed a little more clear to the naked eye. Most every food business operated as normal, so take that for what it’s worth.