MOUNT POCONO -- Dirty tap water in part of Monroe County has many residents beyond frustrated.
One resident of Mount Pocono turned on her tap and showed us just how dirty her running water is and the problems it's been causing.
Cynthia Bara turns on her water every day wondering what color it will be.
"We have clear water for like two days, three days and then after that, we're done. It's either dark brown, looking like mud, or yellow tint," said Bara. "And like, if you put it in a cup, see, it still has that yellowish tint. That's disgusting."
Bara isn't alone. Many residents have been using social media to post photos and videos of their dirty water in sinks, toilets, and tubs.
Pennsylvania American Water blames the water problems on a buildup of sediment in the lines and when a sudden large draw pulls on the system, the brown stuff crops up.
This most recent issue, officials say, was due to the fire sprinklers going off at the Walmart in the borough.
But Pennsylvania American Water and Mount Pocono's mayor explain it's also due to a lack of maintenance.
"Last year, they didn't do any real flushing because of the drought conditions," said Mayor Fred Courtright.
Instead of using the tap water, the Baras have been buying about a dozen jugs of water per week just to make coffee, cook, and brush their teeth.
Even the mayor says the water at his home runs brown from time to time, and he wants the water company to communicate with residents.
"It's not a Flint, Michigan because it's not poison water, you could still drink it," said Mayor Courtright. "But I think you've got to be a little more responsive as the result of your responsibilities."
Bara says the situation isn't just frustrating; it's costly.
"(I had to) replace my washing machine because it got so corroded and rusted out, I just had to buy another washer," Bara added. "It's ridiculous."
Wednesday afternoon, Pennsylvania American Water told Newswatch 16 it plans to flush the system in Mount Pocono beginning Sunday through Wednesday nights from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m.
Anyone with damage from the sediment can file a claim with Pennsylvania American Water.