Nowra residents question why tap water has turned brown
Are you in the Nowra area and have noticed brown water coming out of your taps?
Brown tap water at one Nowra home. Credit: Kelly Quinton.
A few residents around the Nowra and Callala Bay areas have noticed some discoloured water from their drinking taps.
A Shoalhaven City Council spokesperson said that many reasons may explain water discolouration.
Colour of the tap water at another Nowra residence. Credit: Jo Sullivan.
"The isolated discolouration experienced in Nowra East was a consequence of a commercial water carrier drawing water from the mains supply in a higher than normal volume," the spokesperson said.
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"Crews cleared the mains shortly after the event.
"Shoalhaven Water will notify affected residents prior to any planned scouring or maintenance works."
If you notice any brown or discoloured water coming from your taps council urges you to immediately report any issues to Shoalhaven Water on 4429 3214.
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