The winter storm has caused some stubborn damage to area water systems.
Author: Shandel Menezes
Updated: 10:52 PM CST March 1, 2021
TYLER, Texas — Although tap water in the city of Tyler has been declared safe to drink, many residents have noticed dirty-looking, smelly and even dirty tasting water.
Credit: Angela Fontenot
If you haven’t been able to get through to the city officials, here's how to take matters into your own hands.
Solution one: Cloudy Water
Cloudy water most likely means that there are air bubbles in your line.
LouAnn Campbell with Tyler Water Utilities said, “If [the cloudy water] is coming from your hot water line you should probably drain your water heater. If you have a conventional tank system, we suggest draining that to see if that clears the problem. And if it's from your cold water line, we suggest that you run your water.”