Discolored Water Reported In Somerset County: Here's Why

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Discolored water in New Jersey American Water's Raritan System is being reported on Wednesday.

"Higher levels of sodium permanganate, used to treat the water at our Raritan Millstone Water Treatment Plant, have caused a slight pinkish hue in the water in the Bridgewater area," said NJ American Water in an alert on Wednesday. "Though there is no impact to drinking water quality and the water meets drinking water standards, you may wish to refrain from doing laundry during this time."

NJ American Water said they will be flushing hydrants which may result in low pressure and/or discoloration for some customers to help clear the system.

If your water is discolored, run the cold water taps only, at the lowest level of the house for about 3 to 5 minutes until the water runs clear.

Situated in Bridgewater, the Raritan-Millstone plant is New Jersey American Water’s largest water production facility and a regional source of potable water supply for approximately 1 million people in parts of seven counties in central New Jersey.

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