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My water is brown with rust
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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 489154" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>I would start with a lab. I'd call an independent lab that tests water. I'd get their vials, find out their procedures, and costs. Then I'd have my water tested. Get my reports.....understand what is IN my water ie: if it actually is NOT harmful or if it IS harmful. </p><p></p><p>Then I would 'talk" to a plumber that is familiar with the problem in the area providing that the water is fit to bathe and drink in - because if it is NOT fit to bath in - your skin is the largest organ on your body and WILL absorb chemicals. Your hair could fall out - etc. THings of that nature. </p><p></p><p>If it IS okay- then I'd ask the plumber about my water heater. If it's coming out more now due to the hot water - I'm inclined to think Hot water tank is ready to go on the fritz. BUT the problem is still going to be there - and I'd have the filter put in BEFORE it gunks up my new hot water tank. </p><p></p><p>I would ALSO NOT personally - pay for something that is the city's responsibility - THEY have a duty to provide citizens with CLEAN potable drinking water. NOT Rusty unusable water. I could see if the water was briney or sulfur - but rusty? I'd want a copy of their study as to what the problem is. If there is silt in the lines? WHY aren't they flushing them? If the pipes are OLD - why am I putting in a filter - when are they replacing the pipes? Things like that. </p><p></p><p>As far as my land lady - I'd hand her a copy of the lab report. and tell her the filter is not going to be paid for by me. But I'd want to know what's in my water. FIRST. </p><p></p><p>Now IF it's drinkable and you can bath in it? WHAT THE HECK IS THAT RUST? </p><p></p><p>NEver read civil action......sounds interesting</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 489154, member: 4964"] I would start with a lab. I'd call an independent lab that tests water. I'd get their vials, find out their procedures, and costs. Then I'd have my water tested. Get my reports.....understand what is IN my water ie: if it actually is NOT harmful or if it IS harmful. Then I would 'talk" to a plumber that is familiar with the problem in the area providing that the water is fit to bathe and drink in - because if it is NOT fit to bath in - your skin is the largest organ on your body and WILL absorb chemicals. Your hair could fall out - etc. THings of that nature. If it IS okay- then I'd ask the plumber about my water heater. If it's coming out more now due to the hot water - I'm inclined to think Hot water tank is ready to go on the fritz. BUT the problem is still going to be there - and I'd have the filter put in BEFORE it gunks up my new hot water tank. I would ALSO NOT personally - pay for something that is the city's responsibility - THEY have a duty to provide citizens with CLEAN potable drinking water. NOT Rusty unusable water. I could see if the water was briney or sulfur - but rusty? I'd want a copy of their study as to what the problem is. If there is silt in the lines? WHY aren't they flushing them? If the pipes are OLD - why am I putting in a filter - when are they replacing the pipes? Things like that. As far as my land lady - I'd hand her a copy of the lab report. and tell her the filter is not going to be paid for by me. But I'd want to know what's in my water. FIRST. Now IF it's drinkable and you can bath in it? WHAT THE HECK IS THAT RUST? NEver read civil action......sounds interesting [/QUOTE]
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