Some Spring Branch residents say their tap water has been discolored for nearly a month, with shades ranging from yellow to brown. Despite the murky appearance, residents remain frustrated as officials say the water is safe to drink.

Residents in neighborhoods such as the Preserve at Singing Hills and the Crossing at Spring Creek describe the water as anything but normal.

Cathy Ulmer, a concerned resident, said she was alarmed the first time she saw the water.

“I thought maybe there was a break in the line or dirt got into it or something,” Ulmer said. “Then I started thinking, is it just touching our skin? Is that going to cause rashes?”

At times, residents said the water coming from the tap has been completely brown.

The Texas Water Company services both neighborhoods. In response t

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