Published on July 30, 2025
The Town is completing a water main shutdown and tie-in around 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 31 near the Water Treatment Plant off of McCaslin Boulevard. The shutdown should last anywhere from 4 to 6 hours.
To complete the work, several valves will be opened and closed to implement the necessary directional flow patterns to isolate and drain the line. System flushing will be performed following the work. When this occurs, the velocity and flow pattern changes will loosen materials that naturally build up in the pipeline. This process may discolor the water, typically a brownish color.
The water quality is not influenced by this situation. The water is safe to use and drink. The Town keeps residual chlorine in the mains at all times and conducts additional chlorine applications at the site of the break.
If you experience brown water at your home, run the cold water until it clears (usually about 15-20 minutes).
Town staff will be out opening hydrants to flush the water mains in the affected areas.
We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding of this issue. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the water quality, please contact Jim Widner at jimw@superiorcolorado.gov, or 303-381-2013.