Discolored Water: Causes, Fixes & Prevention
Discolored water is very common. It is possible that every household will have an occurrence of discolored water at least once. In many instances, this water is still safe to use. To check if the drinking water is safe or to get the issue resolved, a professional plumber should be contacted
Discolored water is mainly caused by the pipes in a household or business. If your discolored water is brown then it is more than likely that your problem is rusty galvanized pipes. When you have rusty galvanized pipes, the rust can fall into your water supply, dying your water.
Sometimes you may find that your water has a green-blue tint to it. The culprit could still be your pipes. If you have copper pipes, the cooper could be mixing with your water. The result is your water supply having a blue-green hue to it. If your water supply is having cooper mixed in it then you should call a plumber immediately. Copper can be harming if ingested by humans or our beloved pets.
Other colors may point to problems that do not pertain to your piping system. Sometimes homeowners may find that their water only has a brown shade when he or she uses the hot water. If this is occurring in your home then your hot water heater could have rust inside of it or within its galvanized pipes.
If your faucet water has a blue tint when it comes out, you may be experiencing a leaking toilet tank that is mixing with your water supply. Black stained water many times is an indication of mildew growth. Green or pink tinted water is another indicator of a certain organism growing such as algae.
A professional plumber will be able to address all of your discolored water issues. They have been skilled and trained to get your water back to its clear color state. Their expertise allows them to not only diagnose the issue but repair it.
Water discoloration can be prevented by making sure you keep your plumbing system serviced and maintained. With the help of a plumber, weaknesses and possible problems within your plumbing system can be repaired. By having these issues addressed before they turn into a situation that discolors your water can prevent you from seeing a rainbow come from your water supply.
Don’t put your family in harm’s way by ignoring discolored water coming from your faucets. Contact a plumber to gain peace of mind about your water supply.
Bring in a plumber into your West Covina home to look over your plumbing system and make the necessary corrections. Call Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer at (626) 962-0885 today!