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Water Quality Report 2006

Water Quality Report 2005

Water Quality Report 2004

Water Quality Report 2003

Water Quality Report 2002

Muddy Water? Taste Or Odor Concerns?

Water that customers usually refer to as 'muddy', may look like mud, but is actually rust or iron oxides. Some of Gallatin's water distribution system is cast iron and ductile iron pipes. When water stands still in public water mains or in a customer's galvanized service line or internal plumbing, it may naturally dissolve the iron. If you have rusty water when you first use it in the morning, the cause is probably from your inside plumbing or service line. If your water suddenly becomes rusty, it may be caused by fire hydrant flushing, construction in the area, or fire hydrant use in the area. This is usually temporary in nature and may clear on its own or may be cleared by having utility department personnel flush the line.

If you are concerned about unusual taste, odor, or other water quality issues; please contact our office at (615) 451-5922.
Last Revised: Monday, May 14, 2007 @ 09:41 AM