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All of a sudden I have dirty water coming out of my faucets. What would cause that to happen. They are not flushing the water lines.

Submitted: 742 days and 11 hours ago.
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Posted by Edward 742 days and 11 hours ago.

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Hello XXXXXXXX,

Thank you for asking your question on Just Answer. The other Experts and I are working on your answer. By the way, it would help us to know:

-Could you explain your situation a little more?

Are you on city water?

Has the water company worked on the water lines in your area lately?

What is the temperature where you live?

Has your water been turned off lately?

How long has this been a problem and is it the same on both the hot and cold water?



Thank you again for trusting us with your problem. Please reply as soon as possible so that we can finish answering your question.

742 days and 11 hours ago.

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Reply to Edward's Post: Yes it is city water, and no they have not been working or flushing the water lines. Generally 30degrees. No the water has not been turned off. It just started and there are two other apartments in the building and they are not having any problems with their water. The water doesn't get hot, it's just warm, and is heated by gas.

Posted by Edward 742 days and 10 hours ago.

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Do you have the same problem with the cold water?

Does letting the water run clear the water?

How old are the apartments?

Does it have a hot water heater or a boiler for hot water?

Edward39514.8740359606

742 days and 10 hours ago.

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Reply to Edward's Post: Yes, it happens with cold. Yes. Propane hot water. No HOT water, just warm. 1900's???

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The water not being hot is likely caused by the water heater or boiler needing to be flushed. These can get a buildup in the bottom that will act like an insulator when the water is being heated causing it not to get hot. With the plumbing being 90 years old it is likely iron pipe and the brown color is from rust in the pipes. Do you have good water pressure? Does the water clear up after is run for awhile? Please reply as soon as possible so that we can finish answering your question.

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