Weatherly residents told borough council that the water coming into their homes is destroying appliances and causing expensive repairs to heating units.

Residents from Briar Lane say the borough needs to install a new water line because rust and sediment are destroying appliances, such as washing machines, as well as their furnaces.

And that’s with the borough flushing the water line every two weeks.

Petrina Graaf and Ruthie Sabol spoke to council Monday night about the persistent problem plaguing their homes, forcing them to buy bottled water to drink and cook.

Graaf suggested they get some kind of credit on their borough water bill considering extent of the problem and the expense the borough is putting them through.

Borough Manager Tracy Grover said they’ve been trying to help by flushing the line often, and she has been contacted by state Rep. Doyle Heffley about the problem.

Grover and Councilman Gregory Walters have a virtual appointment with state Sen. David Argall’s office to talk about grants, she said.

“I don’t know where the money is coming from other than grants,” Grover said.

Walters asked if they could provide filters for the residents, but the women said that filters don’t last and become clogged quickly.

Mayor Michael Bellizia apologized for what the residents were going through and assured them that council would try to find the money to fix the problem as soon as it could.

Councilman Joe Cyburt asked if they could help with bottled water until they’re able to move the repair along. Solicitor James Nanovic said that might open a door to everyone wanting bottled water.

Bellizia told the residents that they would discuss the matter and get back to them.

The affected area of Briar Lane has four homes, and the line replacement would be about 700 feet.