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July 7, 2009
Yellow Water
So yesterday I noticed that the water coming from our taps, toilet, etc. had a yellow tint. This is true for both hot and cold even after running it for several minutes. This has happened before and usually resolves itself within a few hours. Everything is back to normal, but I was wondering if this is as common for other people and if their is a known cause or danger.
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anyone doing construction in the area?
Posted by: armchairwarrior at July 7, 2009 9:24 AM
As a matter of fact they are building a large building nearby. How would that be related?
Posted by: newsouthsloper at July 7, 2009 9:36 AM
Water often turns turbid when construction is going on - scaling is jarred off the pipes. It's one reason I put in a whole-house filter so my heater, ice-maker, etc. wouldn't get furred up.
Posted by: Arkady at July 7, 2009 9:45 AM
To Arkady's point, you'll want to drain down your hot water tank to flush out the dirt etc. Maybe more than once.
Posted by: mod squad at July 7, 2009 10:05 AM
Thanks everyone - That makes a lot of sense.
Posted by: newsouthsloper at July 7, 2009 10:48 AM
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