Central Coast Council has started another round of its water mains cleaning program, with Norah Head and Noraville to be impacted this week.
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Council's acting director of water and sewerage, Jamie Loader, said council was using a new technology to ensure water was not wasted, and disruption to the community was minimal.
"Council undertakes regular maintenance of our water mains to ensure the continued high quality delivery of this essential service to the community," Mr Loader said.
"We are using a new technology that treats and then recycles the treated water back into the mains, ensuring minimal water is wasted during the process - something that is essential as we head closer to the introduction of Level 1 water restrictions for the region."
Work on the water mains will start every day until July 16, typically between the hours of 8am and 5pm.
"While it will not disrupt the water supply, customers may notice a drop in water pressure, discoloured water or a slight chlorine odour and taste after the mains are flushed," Mr Loader said.
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Among the areas having their water mains cleared as part of this round of the program are Norah Head, on Friday, July 5, and Noraville, on Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7.
"We will implement a range of measures to reduce the impact on the community, however should residents have any immediate concerns they should contact Council on 1300 463 954," Mr Loader said.
If residents experience discoloured water, they should run the front garden tap into a bucket for 30 seconds to check if the water clears.
Water will usually clear. If it doesnn't clear, residents should wait one hour and repeat the process.
Once water from the front tap is clear, residents need to run their back garden tap into a bucket for 30 seconds to ensure there is no discoloured water in their pipes. This water can then be used on your garden.
If water is still discoloured after one hour, contact council.
If water becomes discoloured during a washing cycle, it is advised to leave clothes wet and rewash them after the water clears to minimise the risk of staining.
For more information visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/wateroutages
