Over the weekend of June 2-4, the Town of Middleburg received a number of emails/calls regarding water in town being “milky” or “bubbly.” This situation comes from naturally-occurring air bubbles in the Town's well water that are pumped into the system. The bubbles will dissipate as the water comes to atmospheric pressure – sometimes quickly. To expedite the dissipation, you can pour the water from one container into another.
Please note that the water remains safe to drink and in accordance with all health standards.
In late May 2023, the Town of Middleburg had to replace the well pump at Well 3 (located on East Marshall Street by the water tower) due to a failed motor and pump. When the new pump was activated, the Town noted that it is pumping at a higher rate than the previous pump, which may have introduced additional air bubbles into the system.
Since the time that the air bubbles have been present, the Town is taking steps to minimize the amount of air bubbles in the system, to include:
- Lowering the pumping volume of Well 3;
- Water main flushing throughout the Town; and
- Continued efforts to repair Well 4 to reduce water aesthetic concerns.
The Town and its utility contractor continuing working on solutions for this issue.
If you have questions or concerns, you can contact the Town Office at 540-687-5152 during business hours.