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Officials: recent "brown water" caused by water-hammer event; county to conduct systematic flushing
Summary
Officials told the Oldham County Fiscal Court that a recent power loss caused a water-hammer event that stirred sediment and led to temporary brown water in parts of the county. The water company flushed lines, is coordinating with the Division of Water and plans systematic flushing this spring and summer; customers were advised to run cold water from high-flow taps if they see discoloration.
Oldham County officials told the fiscal court on March 17 that recent reports of brown or discolored tap water were the result of a water-hammer event triggered by a power outage that disturbed sediment in distribution lines.
Magistrate Jeff said crews worked overnight to flush the system and that the county is…
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