Clementon Residents Demand Action Over Brown Tap Water

Residents from areas in and around Clementon, NJ, in Camden County, voiced displeasure about the brown tap water coming from their faucets.

Showers, Toilets, and Stains from Tap Water

Residents are searching for solutions and say they have been dealing with discolored water for about a decade.  They took to the streets about a week ago to protest and demand action on the brown tap water, which is staining showers and toilets.

One resident mentioned that the brown water has ruined his hot water heater, his jacuzzi, and other appliances in his home.

The Brough has given residents rust remover to try to rectify the issue.

Residents say they don't know what to do after dealing with this issue for about 10 years, leading to the protest.

Residents Share Daily Struggles

"I just don't trust the water here. I think it's time for change," resident Barbara Moore told 6ABC in Philadelphia. "My shower, every other day, I'm cleaning it. It gets an orange ring as well as my toilets. We have multiple filters in the house and I still drink bottled water."

Mayor Weaver Addresses the Issue

Last week, the borough was not available for comment, but did leave a statement on their website.

"The Borough is aware of residents' concerns regarding localized water discoloration within a specific area serviced. We are actively investigating the cause and working with our Water Department to address this matter. Our priority is to ensure delivery of safe and reliable water to all residents serviced by our system. The Borough will continue to provide updates to residents as any new information becomes available."

On Tuesday at the City Council meeting, Clementon Mayor Thomas J. Weaver acknowledged that they are aware of the ongoing issue and are investigating the cause of the problem.

"We are doing what we can," the Mayor said during the most recent city council meeting on Tuesday night.  It's obviously not enough.  We apologize for that, and I apologize for it."