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fusion260 t1_j8wnsfr wrote

Reply to comment by elPrimeraPison in Is yellow 'city water' safe to drink? by [deleted]

The water intake does come from the James, but it is absolutely treated and is clear before it leaves the facility. The yellow coloring isn’t normal, but also isn’t an indication that it is unsafe to drink; it could just be from extra iron in the water.

The color coming and going is definitely an sign that there is either frequent water main issues near your building or something is shaking the pipes and causing it to mix particles in it.

Water filters that attach to the sink or spigot, or the Brita water pitchers with the filter cartridges, clear this right up.

If the water smells, though, probably best to skip drinking it.

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Westhamwayintherva t1_j933o89 wrote

Sometimes you have to filter water extra to avoid the coloring… isnt it ironic, don’t you think?

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fusion260 t1_j9395v7 wrote

Indeed! Like running wine or coffee through a Brita filter 🫢

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Westhamwayintherva t1_j93a16a wrote

I FEel like you didn’t get my joke about water having an excess of iron.

I must be getting rusty.

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fusion260 t1_j93e6cd wrote

🤦‍♂️ Now I see it. I blame the unfiltered tequila and pot.

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