Brown water flows out of taps in 50 Punggol blocks

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Residents in 50 blocks in Punggol received a shock when they turned on their taps yesterday afternoon and saw brownish water running out.

However, the national water agency PUB said the discoloured water is safe for drinking.

It explained that the discolouration was caused by sediments in a water pipeline that were stirred up during valve operations it carried out at noon yesterday.

These sediments are actually minerals in tap water that settled down over time in the pipes, it added.

It added that the water will clear after leaving the taps running for a while.

The PUB also deployed two water tankers and water bags to provide temporary water supply to those affected.

For feedback, members of the public can contact PUB’s 24-hour call centre at 1800 284 6600.