Anderson Regional Joint Water System continues to recover from the service interruption of June 25-26, and says all water samples drawn and tested confirm that water delivered is free from contamination and meets all primary standards for health and safety. Portions of the System are still experiencing some increased cloudiness and increased color in the water. This discoloration was expected as the refill of the water system resulted in sediments present in water systems storage tanks and pipelines being resuspended.
Anderson Regional Water and its member agencies are conducting an extensive flushing program to help remove any discolored water from the System. As the water containing suspended material is flushed, water clarity should return to normal. In a news release, a spokesman for the system says to expect a noticeable improvement in water clarity with the next day.