Preston PSD 1 says water is discolored but safe

ARTHURDALE – Manganese in the water at Public Service District 1 is discoloring the water, but there is no danger to customers, the district says.
In a news release Wednesday, the district said it is aware of concerns about the color of the water, “but also assure you that the water quality, which is constantly being monitored by both the PSD and all other necessary authorities, is constantly being improved through the efforts of various PSD personnel.”
“Please be assured that all efforts are being taken to remedy the issue as quickly and as safely to our customers as possible,” the district said.
Mike Adams, who serves on the board of PSD 1, and Lewis Baker, Source Water Protection Specialist for the West Virginia Rural Water Association, said manganese  is a naturally occurring mineral.