What should I do if my home or business has been without service during repairs?
Main breaks are an upset to our distribution system, which means pressure may be lost and sediment can be stirred up in our system during the break. Your service line could be impacted, and if after a break sediment or discoloration is present, we request that your run water until it runs clear (running the water in a bathtub is recommended, if possible). Homes that have been without service should run their water for up to 30 minutes to clear any turbidity and air from the lines once service resumes.

Though water may appear discolored, it is safe, but we recommend that homeowners flush it until it is clear before using. If after 30 minutes if this persists, please call our after hour number 425-257-8821.

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1. Why do water mains break?
2. What are the statistics for water main breaks in Everett?
3. What do repairs entail?
4. What should I do if my home or business has been without service during repairs?
5. How do water main breaks affect the Public Works budget?
6. What is the City’s long-term plan for replacing these lines?
7. How do Everett’s water main breaks compare to cities across the United States?