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City reports colored water after SCADA changeover; crews flushed lines and say problem abated
Summary
After a SCADA changeover and low reservoir levels, the city experienced discolored water in older mains. Public works increased flushing, consulted the project engineer, and reported turbidity returned to zero by midday; older mains (about 4.5+ miles) remain and replacement is planned over time.
Public works officials told the Sweet Home City Council Tuesday that recent SCADA work and low reservoir levels temporarily produced discolored water in older distribution mains, but crews have flushed lines and reported turbidity had returned to zero by midday.
Staff explained the SCADA changeover began about three and a half weeks earlier and that a longer‑than‑planned operation, combined…
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