Water Discoloration in Palm Bay Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Water Discoloration in the Water Supply of Palm Bay Florida Homes

Discolored water is one of the most obvious issues you'll notice at home — yellow, brown, red, or even gray tinting at the faucet is hard to ignore. In Palm Bay this can show up intermittently or persistently, sometimes after heavy rain, nearby plumbing work, or when pipes sit unused. Even when it’s not a health hazard, colored water makes cooking, bathing and laundry less pleasant and can leave stains on sinks, tubs and fixtures around your Brevard County home.

Household color often traces back to common sources rather than mysteries. Rust or scale from aging pipes or a water heater can give an orange to reddish-brown cast, while disturbed sediment can make water look cloudy. Iron and manganese in source water create yellow-brown or dark tones and contribute to stubborn staining, and tannins or other natural organic matter can lend a tea-like hue. In hard water areas like the Space Coast, mineral scale can also make discoloration and staining more noticeable on fixtures.