Residents all across Muskogee have reported brown water coming out of their taps this summer.

The city of Muskogee is aware of the issue and has a simple explanation.

“The brown water is caused from higher water demand in summer,” said Tera Shows, city spokeswoman. “The increased demand forces us to increase pressure at water plant to meet the demand and turns loose sediment in the pipes.”

Fighting the brown water can help both you and the city, so Shows recommends everyone experiencing brown water contact the city to report it so crews can come out to your address and flush the lines there. It’s important, she said, to give the city a specific address so they know which pipes and lines need attention.

If you have brown water, the number to call is 918-684-6333, the city’s Public Works department.

A correctional officer at the Davis Correctional Facility in Holdenville has died from an injury sustained after an attack by an inmate yesterday.

As a group of inmates were being returned to their housing area from recreation, the assailant attacked the officer. Lifesaving efforts administered to the officer by facility medical staff were unsuccessful.

The identity of the officer is not being released, pending notification of the officer’s family. Officials with local law enforcement and the Oklahoma Department of Corrections were notified and are investigating the incident. The assailant has been identified and isolated. Additional details are pending the outcome of investigative efforts.