ST9302-CS000831 (3) NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 31, 2000
Contact: Sharon Logan, Community Information Officer (972) 304-7065
COPPELL RESIDENTS MAY EXPERIENCE BROWN WATER
Some Coppell residents may find that when they turn on their faucets, brown water
comes out. The water is not contaminated. The brown color originates from sediment flowing
through the line.
The city of Coppell put into service a new 30" water line late Wednesday. The problem
is caused fi'om sediment that got into the water line during water line construction performed for
the City by Ed Bell Construction. When the valves were opened, sediment was stirred up and
began moving through the line.
The City has been working through the night to flush the sediment through the system
and clear the water. City crews are flushing the lines one section at a time and are working their
way through the City's water line system.
Not all residents have been affected. Many will not notice any discoloration. If they do
experience discoloration, they are advised to turn on their cold water faucets to flush the
sediment out of the system. Do so until the water runs clear. Citizens are advised to shut off
their lawn irrigation systems until their interior water is nmning clear and the sediment is out of
the system. For more information, call the Engineering Department at 972-304-3679.
255PARKWAY * P.O. BOX478 * COPPELLTX 75019 * TEL 972/462-0022