TOWN WATER UPDATE. 01.16.2026
Town Water Update
1/16/2026
As the discolored water in town continues, I want to give a quick update. Even though we have seen a small decrease in daily usage, our demand continues to be the same. This demand is caused by daily usage and the need for us to replenish our water reserve in our tanks. Our goal is to balance the act of filling our tanks fast enough without making the problem worse. When we have enough water capacity, we will strategically flush some lines which should help speed up the clearing process. We have no indication of unsafe conditions. Although unsightly, the water is safe and we continue to monitor and test. As the system recovers you may see days of clear water only to have the discoloration return the next day. Letting us know when your water clears will allow us to concentrate on areas still experiencing an issue.
A few things to note:
Conserving water will allow us to replenish our reserves faster.
Avoid using any oxidizing agent like bleach as this will make the problem worse
As we work towards a long-term solution, installing a house wide filtration system may be something you would want to consider. Talk with neighbors or local plumbers about systems installed in town already.
Rick Chambers
Town Manager
Cavendish VT
802-226-7291