UPDATE: Brown water in Alki area; emergency repairs follow

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11:43 AM: Thanks to John for reporting, “Really brown water on 61st in Alki.” He says SFD was in the area a short time before, and since there are no emergency responses logged for that area, it could have been hydrant testing – nonetheless, if your water shows discoloration, in any area for any reason, be sure to report it to Seattle Public Utilities. The discoloration is usually “sediment” stirred up by unusual activity in the line, and that “sediment” is usually rust, but the utility needs to know – 206-386-1800 24/7.

2:25 PM: As Ray notes in comments, about an hour and a half after we published this initial report, a water-main break was mapped at 61st/Admiral.

10 PM: The SPU map does not show it resolved yet.

John Sweetland May 10, 2023 (11:49 am)

It was indeed the fire department along 62nd.

Rocky Bullwinkle May 10, 2023 (1:24 pm)

The water was unnervingly orange-brown. Two and a half hours later, less orange-brown but still discolored.

Ray May 10, 2023 (1:36 pm)

I’m also on 61st and we went from brown water to no water. SPU says there was a water main break that is being repaired and water should be back by around 4pm.

WSB May 10, 2023 (2:25 pm)

Thanks, that was since I checked prior to publishing this – SPU map was devoid of outages or other emergency problems at the time. That’s why calling is important – sometimes it’s a problem they’re not even aware yet. 61st/Admiral.

A Ross May 11, 2023 (6:02 am)

Weird! I sent my husband a photo in the 9th of our brown water in the bathroom sink. But we’re in South Delridge area. No issues today or late yesterday

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