What Does the Color of My Water Mean?

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What Does the Color of My Water Mean?

Ruan Marinho • Nov 01, 2020

One of the clearest signs that there is something wrong with your water is if it changes color. Different colors indicate different problems with your water. Sometimes, a color change might just mean your water won’t taste as good. Other times, it can indicate your pipes are corroding.

What Do Common Water Colors Mean?

Tap water can be a rainbow of colors. The most common colors for tap water are red, brown, orange, green, blue, and milky white.

Red, brown, or orange: a red, brown, or even orange shade in your tap water is usually caused by rust in your pipes. The tap water will also taste metallic.
Green: In warm weather, green tap water is usually caused by algae in the water supply. In colder weather, green tap water can be caused by the corrosion of copper pipes.
Blue: Blue water is rare, and can indicate extreme corrosion of copper pipes. It might even leave blue-green stains on your sink.
Milky white: Milky white water is usually caused by air in the water. Pour a glass and let it sit for a few minutes. If it clears, the water is fine. The milky effect is caused by dissolved air in the water. As the air escapes, the water will clear. However, if the water does not clear after five minutes, this could indicate a serious issue with your water supply.

Why Fix It?

For red, brown, or orange water, while rust in your water won’t hurt you, it tastes metallic. It also can stain laundry, particularly in combination with chlorine bleach. Worst of all, rusting pipes might eventually leak. Green water can also indicate your pipes are corroding. Algae are not a health threat, but they make your water taste muddy. If milky water doesn’t clear after 5 minutes, it could mean there is an issue with your water supply and you should call a professional.

Get Your Water Checked Out

At Mosman Well Works, we have over 20 years of experience in the well industry. We’re available for emergency service 365 days a year and our customer service line is open 24 hours a day for answers to your questions. We can test your water and determine what the issue might be. Don’t ignore early signs of pipe corrosion, overlook issues with your water supply, or drink water that doesn’t taste good- contact us today.

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