Fire hydrant tests stirred up sediment in Livingston Parish water lines, utility company says

Fire hydrant tests stirred up sediment in Livingston Parish water lines, utility company says

INDEPENDENCE - Some residents in Independence reported brown water flowing from their taps over the weekend. The water company points to recent fire hydrant tests as the cause.Residents told WBRZ, however, the water issues span decades.The Fourth Ward Water Association said the recent water discoloration impacted between 300 and 400 customers, and the water company started receiving reports on Thursday."Fourth Ward’s maintenance team has been ac…