Although many Waterville residents were shocked and upset to turn on their taps and receive rusty brown water out of their faucets, the Kennebec Water District has insisted that this is not a safety problem, and merely the result of an underwater line breakage. The broken line under the Messalonskee Stream has now been shut off, but not before a significant leakage of water out of the pipe. Kennebec Water District is closely watching water safety while seeking a fix.

Key Takeaways:

• After an investigation of Waterville’s brown water, the Kennebec Water District claimed it is safe to drink.
• It was determined that the discoloration occurred after a rupture in a water line that passes a nearby stream.
• The water is constantly being tested for any anomalies that would harm residents who drink it.

“It may look gross, but the Kennebec Water District says that the rusty and discolored water some Waterville area residents are experiencing is safe to use.”

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