Common Water Quality Issues
Issue | Possible Cause | Solution |
Cloudy / Milky Colored Water |
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Black Floating Particles |
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Black Particles | Internally activated in-line charcoal filter | By-pass filter and call a service company |
White Floating Particles | Deteriorating water heater dip tube | Service water heater |
Brown particles are uniform in size | Resin from the water softener | Service water softener |
Rust |
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White or Light colored sediment | Hard water (calcium carbonate will precipitate when heated or frozen) | Flush water heater regularly, every 6 months, to remove loose calcium carbonate. |
Sand |
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Low Pressure | Multiple factors can cause low pressure. | See our Quick Reference Guide for Common Water Pressure Issues page for a complete list of possible causes and solutions. |
Taste | Internal plumbing work | Flush internal water lines |
Odor | Odor coming from sink drain | Contact Sewage Provider/Septic Company |