The town is advising residents to be aware of potential water discoloration after an apparent unauthorized opening of a fire hydrant on Tuesday.

“Please be advised that we believe someone has opened a fire hydrant without authorization somewhere near the center of town, causing dirty water,” announced Water and Sewer Director Eric Carty.

Discolored water is considered safe to drink, but it is not recommended for doing laundry. Flushing cold water pipes typically will clear up the issue, allowing trapped sediments to be released.

Residents can check out the town’s water discoloration notice for more information on managing dirty water.