HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) — Holyoke residents, who have been dealing with brown water flowing from their taps, are finally getting some answers about what’s causing the discoloration.

A Western Mass News viewer shared video that showed, what she described as, her mother’s discolored water near the Amazon distribution facility in Holyoke. When she contacted Holyoke Water Works about the issue, she was told the brown water occurred when Amazon does some sort of purge of their water system.

Holyoke Water Works confirmed that explanation when contacted by Western Mass News. The department said a hydrant test on the Amazon property took place Friday, which is required by insurance multiple times per year. Amazon told Western Mass News that they are simply renting the property and claimed the la

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