Discolored Tap Water? Report It.

Hi Neighbors,

We've had reports of brown water in the building and have heard about similar reports in the surrounding neighborhoods from sources on NextDoor. We're keeping an eye on it as a Board and looking into having the water tested if there are ongoing concerns.

Here are some helpful FAQs from NYC.gov:

While it is not harmful, residents should not drink obviously discolored water. If you notice brown or discolored water coming from your tap, call 311 or file a report online, so we can follow up.

Recurring Brown Water

Brown or discolored water is often related to plumbing corrosion problems inside buildings and from rusting hot water heaters. If you have an ongoing problem with brown water, it may be due to rusty pipes. You should run your cold water for 2–3 minutes if it has not been used for a long period of time. This will flush the line.

Sudden Brown Water

If your water suddenly looks discolored, it might be because of a disturbance to nearby water mains, including breaks or repairs. This can also happen if there is construction near your building. Additionally, the use of fire hydrants for firefighting can temporarily cause brown water. Because the water mains are pressurized, a disturbance may stir up or re-suspend sediments, which causes the water to be discolored. Discoloration is a temporary condition most often from iron and manganese particles that have settled to the bottom of the water pipes buried under the roadways. Any sudden change in the flow of water within the pipes or outside vibration, may loosen or re-suspend the brownish/red/orange particles of iron into the water. This temporary problem is generally resolved or reduced when our field staff flush water from nearby hydrants.

If you have brown water due to a recent shut off, visit Water Shut Offs.

You can let management and the Board of Directors know of any water issues you are experiencing.

Keeping us informed helps us address any issues as they arise and down the line.

Thanks for being part of our community!