Some residents have reported cloudy water coming from their home faucets recently. Miami-Dade County’s Water and Sewer Department issued this statement about the issue:
“The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) has investigated recent customer calls regarding cloudy water in some areas of the Village of Palmetto Bay and determined it is a localized issue unrelated to department work or maintenance of fire hydrants by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, which can impact water pressure resulting in temporary cloudiness to the water in surrounding areas.
To resolve the issue, WASD crews flushed the water lines Tuesday night and will do so again tonight. Department lab staff proactively sampled the water as well to ensure the safety of our community.
WASD staff has verified through communications with residents that there has been a noticeable improvement and anticipates that the issue will be fully resolved within the next day.
The cloudy water is calcium carbonate – used in the water treatment process. It is a temporary, cosmetic change and is not harmful. If you are experiencing cloudy water, please let the faucets and shower run for a few minutes and rinse the faucet aerators. If the issue persists, please contact WASD Emergency Communications at 305-274-9272.
WASD remains committed to resolving this issue and ensuring the safety of your water supply.
Thank you for your understanding.”