Why is My Sink Water Cloudy?
When you pour yourself a glass of water from your faucet, what does it look like? If you’re seeing a cloudy appearance, and then clear within a few seconds, read on to figure out why.
Is it safe to drink? Millions of people in the U.S. have cloudy sink water in their homes. On the bright side, it is most likely perfectly safe. This cloudy water isn’t something that will harm you since it isn’t caused by a chemical or sediment. But you may be curious as to how you can get rid of it.
There are a few reasons why sink water gets cloudy, including:
Air in your tap water. One common reason your drinking water appears cloudy is that there are air bubbles in your plumbing. While it may not have a great appearance, cloudy water resulting from trapped air poses no health risk for you.
Hard water. You’ve probably heard of hard or soft water. Hard water tends to be rich in minerals and is common in cities. While hard water usually doesn’t pose a health risk, it can leave stains and damage hair and clothes.
Unlike air bubbles, cloudiness as a result of hard water won’t clear up after being left standing for a few minutes. The best solution for hard water is a water softener system for your home, which will remove some of the minerals.
Harmful contaminants. There is a possibility that your cloudy water means there are harmful contaminants or pollutants in the water. While hard water and air bubbles are unlikely to pose health risks, pollutants could become dangerous. While this option is uncommon, it is better to be safe than sorry and have your water checked out before drinking it.
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Reach out to Abel Plumbing. Cloudy sink water is a nuisance, but not necessarily a danger. However, it could be a sign that you need to have your home’s plumbing checked. Reach out to Abel Plumbing to improve the water quality in your home!
Abel Plumbing offers water treatment systems and services to the Twin Cities West Metro Area. Contact us today!