What’s Causing Discoloration in Your Water?
From time to time, you may have noticed that your water was yellow. This is something that happens to many people, but can easily be prevented. Homeowners need to be aware of some of the warning signs that could indicate a reason behind the yellow water.
These reasons can vary but can include rusty pipes, water quality, and water filters. This article explores how yellowing water happens and how it can easily be fixed.
Rusty Pipes Deteriroate Into Your Water Supply
Most of the yellow colorization that people encounter in water is from rust. But, believe it or not, a lot of the water contains tiny amounts of iron and oxygen, which turns the water slight yellow when combined. This is, however, an indication that rust is building up on the piping. Oxidation can also build up from the outside. This is why you may see your supply lines being flushed by city water workers from time to time.
When dealing with rusty pipes, if you realize that the problem is city-wide, you will want to consider purchasing a water filter. If the problem is more local, you should consider calling a plumber to assess the problem and provide a solution.
The Impact on Water Quality
While drinking some remnants of yellow water is ok, it should not be consumed in large amounts or for extended periods of time. If you continue to drink water that is contaminated, you are likely to run into serious health problems. These can include diarrhea, vomiting or irritation of the skin and eyes. But, more chronic health concerns can occur as a result of contaminated water. These chronic concerns can include:
- THMs and HAAs -These are chlorine byproducts and ingestion or absorption through the skin can lead to cancer of the bladder, rectum, colon, or breast.
- Radium-High levels of radium often appear in untreated groundwater. Long exposure to the smallest trace amounts of radium can be harmful. Radium has been connected to higher rates of bone, liver, and breast cancer.
- Arsenic-This chemical element can appear naturally in untreated water from a wide range of sources. Arsenic is hard to detect because of its lack of color and odor. It has been connected to the acceleration of Type II Diabetes, lung cancer, liver cancer, and lymphatic cancer.
Water Filters Can Help
To be cautious, many people turn to water filters to ensure that the water quality of their drinking water is safe. Filtered water can remove arsenic, aluminum, disinfection byproducts, and fluoride. People who regularly drink filtered water have noticed enhancements in their nutrient absorption, weight loss, skin hydration, detoxification, and just overall healthy feeling.
Water filters are a more affordable option for drinking bottled water and tastes better. Studies have shown that filtered water is important for children’s developing immune systems. And, overall, water filters are just better for the environment.
About Nixco Plumbing Inc.
For nearly 40 years, Nixco Plumbing Inc. has been a family-owned and operated business that has been serving the Mason area. They stand by their S.E.R.V.E. principles which include:
S-Set the appointment.
E-Evaluate the situation and entire home at no cost.
R-Recap the situation and provide professional advice.
V-Verify the pricing offered.
E-Engage on the project
With trained and experienced technicians, Nixco Plumbing Inc. is certain you will receive the highest quality of professionalism and knowledge that you should expect from your plumbing company.
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