St. Helena Water Advisory After Hydrant Hit | San Francisco News

A bus crash into a fire hydrant in St. Helena stirred up dangerous sediment—iron and manganese—into the tap water, prompting a “do not use” advisory. Health officials urged residents to avoid drinking or cooking with the water until crews completed system flushes, even though visible discoloration isn’t always a sign of safety. Water expert Issam Najm confirmed the precautionary stance, noting manganese levels are hard to measure quickly. Residents are asked to report discolored water via cityofsthelena.gov/grapevine as crews work to restore clean, safe water. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5db0762fd9acc898