ENDICOTT (WBNG) — A viewer shared a picture of brown, murky water that came through his faucet at home.
Jason Shaffer said brown water has been coming out of his shower, faucets, toilets and washing machine for nearly two years.
But recently, the water has gotten even more sludge-like.
“We just drink bottled water constantly and I don’t like having to buy bottled water because we have the water here at the house,” Shaffer said, “it’s supposed to be for drinking, cooking, and it’s supposed to be clean.
I’ve lived in numerous areas and I’ve never had this problem.” He said the brown water comes through his pipes about three or four times a month, but doesn’t feel the water is clean even when it’s running clear.
“I hope this gets fixed for everybody’s sake because this is unsanitary.
It can’t be good, even if it’s minerals and stuff like they told me, nobody would drink this,” Shaffer said.
Shaffer said officials told him when the volunteer fire department opens hydrants, they open them too fast.
We checked out the water department’s website, which said hydrant flushing has been going on in a few Endicott neighborhoods, causing occasional brown water for some.
The website directs people to run cold water until it is running clear.

CURRY COUNTY, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) – If you live within four miles of the southeast corner of Cannon Air Force Base and use a private well, New Mexico health officials are recommending you use bottled water.
Chemicals, known as PFAS, associated with fire-fighting foams used at Cannon Air Force Base have been detected in groundwater on and off base, that according to a joint release from the New Mexico Environment Department, New Mexico Department of Health, and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.
PFAS are chemicals that may be associated with an increased risk of cancer and other health issues.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has set a lifetime drinking water Human Health Advisory for two PFAS chemicals at 70 nanograms per liter (ng/L), or parts per trillion.
On base, the United States Air Force said PFAS have been detected at concentrations exceeding 26,000 ng/L.
USAF reported detections in off-base wells with concentrations ranging from 25 to 1,600 ng/L.
Officials said PFAS were detected in 19 off-base wells so far, some providing drinking water to local dairies.
The USAF said they have informed affected residents of the test results and is providing bottled water for drinking and cooking for wells that exceed the 70 ng/L.
The agencies said until further testing confirms an “all clear," the use of bottled water for those residents and businesses with private domestic wells within a four-mile radius of the base property boundary is recommended.
To learn more about PFAS and potential effects on people’s health, download the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fact sheet at: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/docs/pfas_fact_sheet.pdf See the full release here.

State officials say the water’s safe to drink but residents remain wary.
Alabama Senator Doug Jones is now weighing in and says he hears the people of Lawrence County.
WHNT News 19 began its recent reporting on the issue last month, a few days later, Jones invited the environmental protection agency to North Alabama during a Senate hearing.
The state of Alabama says the water is safe to drink.
"I make coffee with bottled water."
"The safety of the citizens is number one," said Bell.
"Given the experience with the EPA under Scott Pruitt and I have to be a little concerned that they are more beholden to these big corporations than they are to the people," said Jones.
Jones says it’s not solely on the EPA.
Meanwhile, here on the ground in Lawrence County, they’re still waiting for state officials to step up to the plate.
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management tells WHNT News 19 the drinking water in Lawrence County is safe and meets all state and federal regulatory requirements.

Chemicals associated with firefighting foam once used at a U.S. Air Force base in eastern New Mexico have been detected in groundwater on and near the military installation, prompting requests by state officials for more tests and a study to determine the extent of the toxic plume.
The New Mexico Environment Department confirmed the contamination Tuesday, saying officials at Cannon Air Force Base notified state environment, health and agricultural officials about the compounds.
Some of the wells supply water to local dairies.
The Air Force is making bottled water available for drinking and cooking for residents who rely on wells that exceed a health advisory level set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
"This is all in groundwater, so we’re concerned about protection and remediation of groundwater in that area.
A spokesman for the base did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
Rick Snyder created a state response team and approved $23 million in emergency spending.
Some members of Congress also are pressing for the EPA to act faster to bring more of the country’s most hazardous industrial compounds under regulation.
The state Environment Department is overseeing the Air Force’s investigation of the contamination at Cannon.
Aside from studying the plume, the agency is requiring the Air Force to sample all water wells within a 4-mile (6-kilometer) radius of the southeastern corner of the base.

Autoplay:Play Video0:00 0:00: 0%: 0%LIVE -0:00 WINDHAM, Ohio – The Portage County village of Windham remained under a water advisory Tuesday after testing discovered high levels of the element manganese.
According to the EPA manganese is an essential nutrient for humans, but in high amounts it can cause neurological problems.
Because of that, young children, the pregnant and nursing mothers were told not to drink the village’s water.
Regina Duncan carried a case of water to her car.
She said with two kids at home she wasn’t taking any chances.
"I don’t want them to get sick," said Duncan.
"I don’t want nothing to happen to them."
When the choline couldn’t treat the water, the village said manganese levels rose.
Village Administrator Maurice Hankins said the pipes should have been cleaned out every five to six years.
But the village said it would take some time to completely flush older water out of the system.

WINDHAM, Ohio — Authorities have triggered a warning to Windham residents after manganese was found in the water system.
“The Village of Windham water system is making adjustments to its treatment processes to help reduce manganese levels,” the police department posted on Facebook.
Anybody unable to retrieve the bottled water is asked to call 330-326-2225.
The following list was also posted on what residents should be doing: • INFANTS (less than 1 year) AND NURSING OR PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD NOT DRINK THE WATER; An alternative water should be used for drinking, making infant formula, making ice, and preparing food.
• Healthy adults may continue to drink the water, use the water for bathing, washing hands and washing dishes.
The water may be used for flushing toilets.
• Bottle fed infants and children younger than school age must be supervised while bathing to prevent accidental ingestion of water.
• Do not boil the water.
Boiling the water will not destroy manganese.
• Consuming water containing manganese may result in damage to the central nervous system.

The Ohio EPA issued the warning after finding manganese present in the village water system.
The warning dictates that "sensitive populations" should not drink the water including: Infants and children and nursing or pregnant women Bottled water is available at the Windham Fire Station.
Anyone unable to pick up water can call the fire station at (330) 326-2225.
Guidelines for water usage include: • INFANTS (less than 1 year) AND NURSING OR PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD NOT DRINK THE WATER; An alternative water should be used for drinking, making infant formula, making ice, and preparing food.
• Healthy adults may continue to drink the water, use the water for bathing, washing hands and washing dishes.
The water may be used for flushing toilets.
Boiling the water will not destroy manganese.
• Consuming water containing manganese may result in damage to the central nervous system.
According to a post on the village Facebook page, steps are being taken to correct the problem as soon as possible.
For more information, the Village Utility Clerk at (330) – 326-2633.

WINDHAM, Ohio — The Village of Windham late Monday night issued a water advisory due to the presence of manganese in the water system.
Here is what you need to know: Infants and nursing or pregnant women should not drink the water.
Healthy adults may continue to drink the water, use the water for bathing, washing hands and washing dishes.
The water may be used for flushing toilets.
Bottle-fed infants and children younger than school age must be supervised while bathing to prevent accidental ingestion of water.
Boiling the water will not destroy manganese.
Consuming water containing manganese may result in damage to the central nervous system.
Bottled water is available at the Windham Fire Station.
If you are unable to pick up water, please call the Windham Fire Station at 330-326-2225 Village officials are taking the necessary steps to correct the problem as soon as possible.
For more information, please contact the Village Utility Clerk at 330-326-2633.

ABERDEEN, Miss.
(WCBI) – A positive test for E. coli in the Aberdeen water supply, prompts a boil water notice and a run on bottled water.
Now, over 5,000 people are trying to find enough water for their daily needs.
When you walk in Subway in Aberdeen, you’ll see this sign on the drink machine and gallons of water stored behind the counter.
“We have dishes piled on top of dishes.
We can’t use the water for dishes, so it’s hard making things hard,” says shift manager, Kisha Hubbard.
coli present at well number seven and we shut it down and it’s off-line right now, so there’s no more contaminated water coming into the system,” says Aberdeen Water Department Supervisor, Jason Roberson.
I have to pull 17 samples and send them back in and see if everything is clear enough to lift the boil water notice.” Until then about 5,500 people-Families, businesses, and schools are having to boil their water or buy bottled water.
“We went to Food Giant and they are out of water.
“It’s always an inconvenience not having the water, so what we’ve done, we’ve purchased 3,600 bottles of water, so we want to make sure that all of our students have at least one bottle of water a day for the next three days, while the boil water notice is in effect.” “If all of the water sample results come back good, Thursday everything will be lifted and everything will be back to normal.” The city of Aberdeen has 11 wells, and as Roberson mentioned, only water from Well 7 tested positive for E.coli bacteria.

CLYDE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Citizens were instructed by the City of Clyde Sunday to boil all water before consumption due to a water main break, according to city officials.
The city announced the boil water notice after the break of a 12-inch water main was discovered, and plans to repair it were made.
Officials still estimate that city water will need to be boiled for at least one more day.
On Monday, Clyde school campuses made announcements asking parents to send their children to school Tuesday with either bottled water or water bottles to be filled with a supply of clean water the schools received Monday.
Students may bring a water bottle (with lid) to school tomorrow.
We have safe water stations set up in each hallway to fill up their bottle.
— Clyde Elementary (@clydeelem) October 15, 2018 Due to the boil ban – we are encouraging our students to bring bottled water to school tomorrow.
Today we had two clean water stations set up and we will do the same tomorrow.
student with a bottle of water or a sports bottle to fill with water tomorrow.
We had clean drinking water brought to all campuses today and will continue to bring water in until the boil water notice is lifted by the city — Clyde High School (@clyde_hs) October 15, 2018 City officials will notify residents when the notice has been lifted.