Cheyenne Residents May Notice Discolored Drinking Water Next week

The City of Cheyenne Board Of Public Utilities  will be flushing it's water distribution system and conducting it's yearly fire hydrant testing starting next week.

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That's according to a BOPU news release.

According to the release

:Hydrant flushing helps to maintain water quality and keeps Cheyenne’s water fresh. This preventative maintenance allows crews to assess the condition of the water distribution system and fire hydrants.  It also helps keep insurance premiums manageable for Cheyenne’s residents. Information gathered by crews is used by the Insurance Service office to rate Cheyenne’s fire suppression abilities.

Releasing water at high velocities from hydrants scours and scrubs water mains which removes film and sediment. If left unattended, these deposits could eventually impede water flow, which can also reduce water flow for fire protection and may cause taste and discoloration issues."

One side effect of the process is that some residents may notice their tap water is discolored. The release says that while the water is safe to drink, it may stain laundry.

What To Do To Clear Discolored Water From Your Pipes

The BOPU says that if the water is discolored, you can try the following steps to clear the discolored water from your pipes:

• Wait until the nearby hydrant flushing is complete
• Clean out faucet aerators or filters
• Allow COLD water to run through faucets or outside spigots until the water is clear