Discoloration & Sediment

Cloudy water from a faucet is often caused by harmless air bubbles, but it can also point to sediment, mineral scale, plumbing corrosion, or a problem in a private well or treatment system. The quickest clue is what the water does after it sits in a clear glass. If the cloudiness clears from the bottom … Read more

Black sediment in water can come from minerals in a private well, deteriorating plumbing parts, treatment media, or sediment entering the water supply. The appearance alone cannot identify the material or tell you whether the water is safe to drink, so the first goal is to narrow down where the particles originate. Start by noting … Read more