Two, his back, and the Water Board

Is Tuesday morning and weather has reverted to temperatures we would expect for April. Has been 70 degrees recently and have bought New Summer Clothes on strength of this. Ah well. Two continues to Suffer Greatly, although reports Slight Improvement if doesn't move too quickly. No change there then. Water Board person knocked on door this morning announcing that there might be something wrong with the water. Having sunk several cups of coffee this morning, I immediately went into my default mode, jittery. He departed only to return with request to Test The Water. Apparently somebody down the road has reported brown flakes coming out of cold tap. I tried to control the quaver in my voice as I asked if it was safe to drink. Visions of being Rushed to Hospital and headlines 'Pensioner poisoned by pipes'. Water Board person reassured me as he ran cold tap, sniffed it and drank some. 'Tastes okay' he said, and proceeded to fill several little phials with samples, which he tested and pronounced 'normal readings'. Anxiety seeping from every pore, I persisted asking if it was safe to drink. He reassured me again, asking if I drank a lot of water. 'Oh gallons' I replied, scrutinising his face for any change of expression registering doubt, alarm, or indeed any concern at all. If we don't hear from him in a few days he announced, we can assume All is Well. This doesn't fill me with confidence. Am considering buying Bottled Water, Just In Case.