Why is Your Water Discolored?
When you fill up a glass of water in a clear glass, you expect to see through the container without any hint of hue. However, from time to time, some homeowners may have the unfortunate surprise of seeing that their clear water has changed colors.
In fact, there are a number of common colors that water may be, including pink, blue, green or even black in some cases.
While not all are a cause for concern, they all can be damaging in some way and should be treated by a plumber.
Rust in the Water
If your water has turned a tint of red, orange or yellow hues, there is a good chance that you have rust in your system. This may be coming from rust in the hot water heater if it is only when you are using hot water.
It may also be from pipes outside of your house or inside the house. While harmless, it can stain clothes and plumbing features. Therefore, you may want to call a plumber for assistance with treatment.
Issues With Copper or Brass Fittings
If you have an older home with copper or brass plumbing fixtures, you may have noticed that the water has hints of blue or green in it. This is a sign that there is an issue with these fixtures or fittings, and the issue can pose a health problem.
In fact, it can lead to serious kidney issues if not corrected, so call a plumber at the first sign of blue or green water.
Other Possible Causes
There are other possible causes of tinted water as well. For example, a pink hue in the water may indicate microbial growth, and black water may indicate that there is mold growing on the inside of your pipes.
Green water can also indicate algae growth, and blue water may indicate that the water in your toilet bowl is flowing back into the fresh water supply if you use blue toilet bowl cleaning products.
While not every issue with colored water is an emergency situation, these are all issues that you generally want to remedy sooner rather than later.
If you have noticed signs of any colors in your home's drinking water, it is wise to have a plumber diagnose the issue and to repair it. This can improve your health and well-being, and it may be best for your home as well.
If your water is discolored in your Miami, FL home, call Falcon Plumbing at (305) 251-7333 today, and we'll solve the problem for you!
