Ogden residents experiencing brown running water, officials say

OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — Residents in Ogden are getting discolored water when they run their faucets, according to Ogden City.

City officials said discolored water is often caused by a water line break in the area, jarring minerals in the pipeline loose. Additionally, the discolored water may be the result of source water transitions, common in the spring, officials said.

“Residents experiencing discolored water issues can reach on call crews by calling 801-629-8221,” a statement posted on social media from Ogden City reads. “Dispatch will record your address and schedule a crew to come evaluate. Please call with concerns.”

Officials said repair crews often resolve issues quickly by flushing water mains at hydrants.

Some residents are reacting to the issue, with one individual stating online, “I won’t drink Ogden’s water. Just had a double organ transplant and just can’t take the risk with the fluctuations in Ogden City Government water. This year is terrible. Bought a cooler and bottled water.”

Another individual said it took over a week to get someone out from the city to fix the issue. “Ogden City Government took over a week to get someone out there. It took me going to the Utilities department. 6 days of brown water, had to pay the full bill. Water was unsafe and smelled of sulfur.”

ABC4 has reached out to Ogden City regarding the issue but has not yet received a response.