Mesa residents in the area east of the Loop 101 to Val Vista Drive and north of Baseline Road may experience subtle cloudiness in their water in December and January, according to City of Mesa officials. The water condition is due to maintenance at the Val Vista Water Treatment Plant beginning today, December 5, until February, 2017.
Officials say that cloudy water can result when the Water Resources Department temporarily switches from surface water to well water to perform routine treatment plant maintenance.
“Our water distribution system is pressurized, causing any air that is present to be dissolved in the water until the pressure is released at the tap,” Water Quality Supervisor Ken Marshall said. “Dissolved air in the water has a cloudy or milky appearance, but it is safe to drink and will not damage plumbing or appliances. Residents can rest assured that their water continues to meet all state and federal water quality standards.”
“An easy solution is to fill a pitcher with tap water and place it in the refrigerator. The air bubbles will dissipate and the water will be crystal clear,” concluded Marshall.
For more information click here or call the Water Quality Division at 480-644-6461.