Alamosa, CO – Following the water line main break that occurred today on Carroll Street near the intersection of Lee Drive, the City has been made aware of concerns from the community regarding water quality.
After a water line break, sediment in water lines collects and is discharged through indoor plumbing. This discharge is often discolored but is entirely harmless. The sediment is primarily iron sediment and poses no risk to the public. Simply running your tap or outdoor spigot for a few minutes will remove the discharge and your water will run clear. The City recommends not trying to clear lines in your home until crews have had enough time to to flush lines. There will be a follow-up press release to let the community know when the City has completed its flushing of the lines. At that point it would be beneficial for property owners to flush their lines.
We ask for your patience at this time as City crews continue to flush lines to clear out the sediment but want you to know in the interim, that the water is safe to continue to use as normal.