Brown or rusty water is alarming, but the cause is usually identifiable. Here is how Lawrence homeowners can figure out what is happening.
Is it hot or cold?
If only the hot water is brown, sediment or corrosion in the water heater is the likely cause. If both run brown, the issue is in the supply line or a disturbance in the main.
After a main break
Brown water after street work or a main break is usually stirred-up sediment. Running the cold tap until it clears often resolves it.
Rusty pipes
If brown water returns every morning or after vacations, aging galvanized pipes may be rusting from the inside. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Lawrence, that is a sign a repipe is coming.
When to worry
Persistent brown water, or water that stays brown after flushing, deserves a pro's look. It can stain fixtures and signal pipe failure.
Clear it up
Get to the bottom of the color. Call 888-217-3585 and Lawrence, KS Plumbing Experts will match you with a Lawrence pro who finds the source.
Plumbing in Lawrence: what to know
In Lawrence, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Douglas County — from Eudora, Baldwin City and Tonganoxie to ZIP codes like 66045, 66049, 66046 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Lawrence?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Lawrence, KS Plumbing Experts will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Lawrence.