Some Tucsonans may notice the water coming out of their tap has a milky appearance. But city of Tucson officials say there is nothing to worry about.
The milkiness is the result of more air in the water and does not pose a health risk, Tucson Water said in a news release.
Tucson Water, using a fiber-optic monitoring system installed in 2005, found a potential weakening of an 84-inch diameter pipe that carries water from a reservoir near Starr Pass to eastern parts of Tucson. The section of weakened pipe is located on West San Marcos Boulevard between South Mission and Greasewood roads.
On Tuesday, the city will isolate the affected pipe so maintenance crews can repair it. Work on the pipe on San Marcos is scheduled to run May 6 through May 23.
To make up for the lost water source, the city is turning on groundwater wells in central Tucson. During the transition to groundwater, taps may put out water with more air than usual, creating the milky appearance.
