Various chemicals cause rust to enter the water lines. Due to a change in water pressure, the rust is carried to the various fixtures and appliances and comes out through them. The dark shade of the water may actually be dirt which enters the water supply as a result of a break in the pipe. The glass lining in the water heater may in some way be damaged, thus causing the metal jacket to rust.

There may have been a change in pressure in the line due to hydrant flushing, a fire, turning on a valve, etc... The Water Quality Assurance Lab may have additional information about the rusty water. The number is 645-7691. See similar questions...

The Fire Department may be doing hydrant flushing. Run the water for approximately ten minutes and it should clear up. Also, run water in the washing machine to prevent rust stains on clothes. See similar questions...

The hot water that comes from the 600 ft. well is about 160? F. If the water were allowed to come to the surface, the temperature would be 135?. See similar questions...

Discolored water may occur when crews perform maintenance on a water main near your home. A change in water velocities can cause the iron compounds that accumulate in water mains to become suspended in the water. This is a temporary condition and is harmless. Typically, allowing your tap to run will flush out the discolored water and clear water will appear. See similar questions...

Turn on the cold water in one sink until it runs clear, which will take approximately five to ten minutes. If brown water has affected your laundry, please call the Fire Department at (216) 292-1965 for a box of rust remover. "Rust" is usually caused from Hydrant Flushing in your area. See similar questions...

Discolored water may occur when crews perform maintenance on a water main near your home. A change in water velocities can cause the iron compounds that accumulate in water mains to become suspended in the water. This is a temporary condition and is harmless. Typically, allowing your tap to run will flush out the discolored water and clear water will appear. See similar questions...

I want to dig on my property and I would like someone to locate all underground utility lines (water, gas, hydro). See similar questions...

Brown slate is not brown when first quarried. Brown slate occurs in "weathering" or "semi-weathering" veins and after exposure to the elements. Which slates are destined to turn brown and which are not is not readily apparent (it takes a few months of sun and rain), so if brown is not a desired color in the finished roof, then "unfading" slate should be specified. See similar questions...

Discolored or rusty water may occur as a result of a few different events. If a fire hydrant has been opened for routine testing ("flushing,"usually performed in the month of October), or if City street sweepers have opened the hydrant to fill their trucks, residents nearby may experience dirty or discolored water. See similar questions...

You were smart to let me handle this.... God knows what would happen if you tried to experiment with ice cubes on your own."[read on] See similar questions...

Yes -- a general explanation: Hot water can in fact freeze faster than cold water for a wide range of experimental conditions..[read on] The FORUM ON BEER, HOMEBREWING, AND RELATED ISSUES says " Hot Water freezes faster, yes, it really does." But if you don't trust my resources go to the library and check out these publications(all of the resources I found online sited these articles): See similar questions...

Yes, it is okay to use hot water to wash your Fuzzi Bunz, even on the hottest setting. However, keep in mind that you should dry your diapers on a low setting in your dryer. See similar questions...

The hot water contains calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, mangnesium, silica, chloride, fluoride, lithium and other chemicals. Most "smelly" hot springs have a high sulfur content. The sulfur content of Fairmont's hot springs is very low. For a detailed water analysis, contact the Executive Office. See similar questions...