Residents in Douglas, get ready for some potential water woes. Starting Tuesday, heading into this week, the City of Douglas is rolling up its sleeves for some routine water tank maintenance, and it's your laundry that could get socked. From March 12 to 15, the city's Water Department will be giving the Pearl Avenue elevated storage tank a thorough check-up, as part of its quadrennial structural integrity inspection.
According to a city announcement, this isn't just busy work — the crew’s gotta make sure everything is shipshape and, when they do, the tap water may come out looking a bit more like iced tea than your usual H2O. So, heads up, Douglas dwellers: if you're planning a wash day this week, you might want to hit pause, unless you're going for a retro sepia-toned wardrobe.
Don't panic yet, though. The Water Department isn't leaving you high and dry. They're offering “rust-out” packets to any customer unfortunate enough to end up with discolored clothing free of charge. All you've got to do is give them a ring and they’ll hook you up. To snag this laundry-saving grace, or to report any water that's looking more rustic than refreshing, Douglas locals can dial the Customer Care Center at (912)384-3302, hit up 3-1-1, or call the Water Department directly at (912)389-3444.
