Residents in several Canberra suburbs are being warned of water discolouration over the next 24 hours due to water works.
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Essential works are being carried out in Chapman, Rivett, Duffy and Stirling on Thursday.
An Icon Water spokeswoman said residents in those suburbs should avoid drinking, bathing or cooking with discoloured water or avoid using appliances that use large amounts of water such as dishwashers and washing machines.
"During and after the work, some residents may experience discoloured water," the spokeswoman said.
"This is due to increased water flow stirring up small amounts of sediments in the pipes."
Icon Water said water would clear back to normal within 24 hours of the repair works finishing.
Andrew Brown
I've been part of the Canberra Times since 2016, after reporting at local papers in Sydney's north-west. Since starting at the paper I've had stints on the Sunday Times, on the early morning breaking news round, and now as a general reporter, covering the ins and outs of anything and everything happening in Canberra, with a focus on health.
I've been part of the Canberra Times since 2016, after reporting at local papers in Sydney's north-west. Since starting at the paper I've had stints on the Sunday Times, on the early morning breaking news round, and now as a general reporter, covering the ins and outs of anything and everything happening in Canberra, with a focus on health.
