The city of St. Helena has received several reports in the last few weeks of cloudy, discolored or “dirty” water coming out of faucets.  In a statement, the city said the water is still safe to drink. If you encounter discolored water, run the tap a few minutes until it clears. Despite the recent flushing of the city’s mainlines, the reports of discolored water have returned. The problem seems to be happening intermittently in specific parts of the city. Last week, a contractor inspected and cleaned the main supply tank (Tank 1) and the “Clear Well” that holds treated water at the treatment plant before it is pumped up to Tank 1 and distributed throughout the city.