Water Service Restored

If your water has been off for repairs, there's usually very little that you will need to do when it's restored.  Here are a few precautions to take when it comes back on:

1.  Turn on a Cold Tap Slowly - Run the cold water in your kitchen or bathroom sink for a minute or two to flush out any air or slight discoloration from the pipes.

2.  Check for Air in the Lines - You might hear sputtering or see cloudy water at first - this is normal and should clear quickly.

3.  Avoid Using Hot Water Right Away - Let cold water run clear before turning on hot taps, to avoid pulling any sediment into your water heater.

4.  Flush Toilets - Flush each toilet a time or two to make sure water flow is normal.

5.  Check for Discoloration - If water is brown or rusty, keep running it until clear.  If it doesn't clear up in 5-10 minutes contact the Water Department.

6.  Clean Aeroators if Pressure is Low - Sediment may clog faucet screens, so remove and rinse them if needed.