Is it safe to drink the water(click for details)?

Question

The water in the water system in my city is always safe and clean to drin. About 6 days ago, they had to shut off out water for a day(only the water around my apartments) because there was a leak in the pipe. My dada already watnde me that when they turn the water back on it might mbe brown for a while because sometimes when they fix the pipes, alot of dirt will get in the pipes. So when the water was turned back o we had to let ALL the sources of water(dish washer, sink, washing machine, ect) run for a while because we had to let all the dirt out. ANd all the water was REALLY dark brown but it was completely cleared up about 2 days later. Do you think it's safe to drink water from the tap now?

Answer 1

yeah. if u let the water run and sit it should be clean

Answer 2

Yep!  It should be totally safe to drink.  The water treatment plant cleans the water before they distribute it, but they also put in a type of chlorine that stays as a residual in the water so that it remains safe all the way to your taps.  Opening up the pipes disturbs the line and releases some built up corrosion/oxidation.  Once your water begins running clear, you are getting good, treated water and all the "junk" has been flushed out.

cheers!

Answer 3

Yeah, if it is running clear now, it should be safe.