Brown water after hydrant testing in North Delridge

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First, we received this photo via text:

The caption texted with the photo: “Cloudy with a chance of brown water in North Delridge.” A short time later, Manuel emailed this photo:

He wrote, “It had been a while but getting brown water in North Delridge.” If it’s happening to you, even with the likely explanation (brown water is generally caused by unusual activity – hydrant testing, a line break, etc. – stirring up sediment/rust), please report to Seattle Public Utilities so they can keep tracking – 206-386-1800.

nw June 19, 2023 (4:03 pm)

Brown water here in Genesee at Edmunds and Fauntleroy for several hours now since this afternoon. How long does it usually take to clear up?

LoMo June 19, 2023 (4:49 pm)

I called Seattle Public Utilities and they said 24 hours or less. They also said limit use and test cold water every few hours.

Nevada Girl June 19, 2023 (4:59 pm)

Been brown water here on Nevada Street too for a few hours.

Ugh, and was doing a load of laundry too. That’s just gross . . .

Nevada Girl June 20, 2023 (2:47 pm)

Update: It took a full 24 hours for the lines to finally clear at my house. And before I re-washed my sheets and pillows, I ran a very small load with clothes I didn’t really care for. That helped get the final crap out.

Junction Dweller June 19, 2023 (7:58 pm)

Still a little brown at Fauntleroy and Alaska.

Lucy June 19, 2023 (9:07 pm)

Is the brown water that’s been happening a lot lately perhaps caused by rookie hydrant testers pushing too hard?

WSB June 20, 2023 (2:13 pm)

As we reported a month ago thanks to a reader tip, the procedure recently changed.
https://westseattleblog.com/2023/05/south-admiral-brown-water/