Brown water in Alki area

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We’re continuing to keep track of brown-water reports, since there’s no public log for them. This afternoon, Dani reported, “Just letting you know that we’re experiencing brown water. We notified SPU and they let us know they are doing maintenance on a fire hydrant that will affect the water for anywhere from 1-24 hours. For reference we are near Alki off Admiral and Lander.” Earlier we got a report of a hydrant-testing sighting but no accompanying water discoloration at the time. If it happens to you, report it to SPU ta 206-386-1800.

Becca June 3, 2023 (5:54 pm)

The same reason for brown water in Westwood neighborhood as well.

WSB June 3, 2023 (5:59 pm)

That’s where somebody saw hydrant work earlier, pre-brown water. Thanks!

Wjrw June 3, 2023 (7:29 pm)

I’m at Admiral and Lander and my water is super brown and full of silt. I waited on hold to report it for 30 minutes and gave up. I saw the hydrant work happening around noon or so today. Will it go away?!

Marina June 3, 2023 (7:41 pm)

I feel like they’ve tested every hydrant in West Seattle twice in the past two weeks.

Alki June 3, 2023 (9:00 pm)

We live by Schmitz Park & the water is dingy with silt in it. Getting worse, not better. I see these posts all the time on WSB and say “that never happens to us.” Ha! So for those who’ve been through it—how long does it take to resolve? Will laundry really stain (kids go to camp tomorrow…)?

Why June 3, 2023 (10:53 pm)

Admiral Way by Schmitz Park: some faucets, not all, have been running dark brown for at least five hours now,

Kari June 4, 2023 (11:33 am)

We are at Admiral and SW Lander, it has been nearly 24 hours and we still have brown water. Hope it clears up soon!!

ApplesAndOranges June 5, 2023 (10:01 am)

We still have brown water going on 2 days now.. near off admiral.

Hng June 5, 2023 (12:59 pm)

Yes that brown/red/silt water will stain! I have had it a few times and it’s ruined sheets, towels and a load of brand new baby clothes because I didn’t know until washer was already running or it happened mid wash.Then had to flush it out of my pipe lines after it goes back to clear. It’s the worst.Lived here 14 years and wish they’d notify people somehow before they flush the hydrates.

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