Birmingham Water Works’ Water Quality Department Takes Action
Employees’ work to maintain water quality in the Gate City Community
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) experienced discolored water in and around the Gate City Community, due to the Birmingham Fire Department’s use of several fire hydrants during an early morning incident in the area.
“The BWWB’s water quality employees are experienced in dealing with these type situations, and they were onsite since early this morning taking the appropriate actions to correct the water quality in the area,” said BWWB General Manager Mac Underwood. “We are committed to providing service to all our customers; therefore, our employees remained onsite until operations were back to normal and the discolored water dissipated.”
Underwood also stated how it is normal to experience discolored water during and shortly after the heavy use of fire hydrants, as well as water main breaks. The BWWB plans to inform customers and news media if there are any further developments regarding the issue or situation.
The Birmingham Water Works serves 600,000 people in Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, St. Clair and Walker counties. For more information about your Birmingham Water Works Board, please call us at (205) 244-4000 or visit our Web site at www.birminghamwaterworks.com.
