Water advisory put into effect in Woonsocket after large mill fire

(Courtesy of Janet Lanctot)

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — A water advisory has been put into effect for residents in Woonsocket after a large mill fire. 

The Woonsocket Water Division shared on Facebook that customers may experience discolored water.

The Water Division advised customers from using water for several hours to let the sediment settle.

They also recommended using an outside spigot to flush your lines and avoid using your hot water to avoid sediment being drawn into tanks.

A resident shared a photo of their water after the fire this morning. 

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