Brown Tap Water Possible: Scarsdale Annual Water Main Flushing Begins

SCARSDALE, NY — If you live in or around Scarsdale, your tap water might not be crystal clear in the near future.

The Water Department said it will be conducting water main flushing this month, beginning Monday, and will continue until all pipes in the system have been systematically flushed. Water main flushing prevents discoloration of water during the heavy demand summer months, the department explained.

Slight discoloration may appear during the flushing period, but should settle out in a short time.

Residents should expect discolored water during the day and early evening. While the water is safe to drink, it may stain laundry.

Surrounding areas may also experience some discoloration.

The neighborhood flushing schedule:

• Week of May 06 – 10: Greenacres (West of Post Road), Fox Meadow, Old Scarsdale, Overhill, Berkely in Scarsdale, Bramlee Heights neighborhoods, and Post Road starting from White Plains through Eastchester
• Week of May 13 – 17: Arthur Manor, Drake Edgewood, Sherbrooke Park, Heathcote, Greenacres (East of Post Road), Murray Hill Middle Heathcote, and part of East Heathcote neighborhoods.
• Week of May 20 – 24: Remainder of East Heathcote, Secor Farms, West Quaker Ridge, Scarsdale Meadows, Quaker Ridge, and Colonial Acres neighborhoods.

Weekly schedule updates will be available on the Water Department page of the village website. The schedule may change, depending on the weather. For further information, contact the Water Department at 914-722-1138.