Some people’s tap water in Tacoma is discolored Tuesday after a large water main break. Tacoma Public Utilities says it was caused by a contractor performing work near the intersection of South Tacoma Way and South M Street overnight. It’s since been repaired, but some customers may see discoloration in their water for a few more hours.

The break near the intersection of South Tacoma Way and South M Street has resulted in discolored water through large portions of Central Tacoma, Tacoma Public Utilities posted on X at 11:40 p.m. on Monday. Anyone experiencing discolored water is asked to not use their water “for the next several hours, the post said.

A large water main break early Tuesday morning has discolored water throughout a large portion of central Tacoma, according to Tacoma Public Utilities.