City Of Mentor:

Press release from the City of Mentor:

September 3rd, 2021

Aqua customers in Ashtabula and Mentor areas may experience discolored water
Water remains safe to drink and no boil water alert has been issued

Aqua is advising customers that it has detected discolored water in its systems along Lake Erie. The discoloration is the result of higher than normal levels of manganese in water entering the water treatment systems. Manganese is a mineral commonly found in rocks, soil and many foods. At these concentrations it is not considered a health risk but may cause aesthetic issues such as yellow or brown discoloration. At the levels observed, some people may notice differences in taste and odor. Aqua is taking steps to minimize the issue in affected areas and expects the problem to pass as Lake Erie conditions return to normal after disturbances caused by the remnants of hurricane Ida. Aqua serves about 45,000 customers in northeast Ohio through water plants in Mentor and Ashtabula.

This press release was produced by the City of Mentor. The views expressed here are the author’s own.