Each month Northglenn residents have the opportunity to share their favorite community spot on a photo that captures Northglenn's serene community atmosphere. The photos submitted are published in the monthly newsletter.
The Winburn Family is the title of the photo selected as the Photo of the Month for July 2005. This photo was taken at Winburn Park in Northglenn, and submitted by Steve Musco, a Northglenn resident.
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| water color concerns |
White color or white particles in water
- This seems to happen more often in winter when the drinking water is colder, but may also happen if you have an aerator attached to your faucet. There is no cause for alarm; tiny air bubbles in the water cause the milky or cloudy appearance. If the water is left to stand for a short while, the bubbles will rise to the surface and disappear.
- If white color does not clear, you could have mineral buildup in your hot water heater. Try flushing your hot water heater. If white particles float, you probably have a deteriorating dip tube in your hot water heater.
| | Rusty, brown, yellow or orange colored water
- Rusty water is usually caused by high iron and manganese. This commonly occurs after a fire hydrant has been opened. Sediment that has built up in the pipe is dislodged and flushed into the system. While it is not harmful, it may give the water a metallic taste and could discolor clothes run through the washing machine. The fastest way to clear your water pipes is to turn on all of the taps at the same time. In about 5-10 minutes, the water will run clear.
- Water heaters may rust with age, so if your water heater is old and you notice the rusty color when you run hot water, it could be time to replace the water heater. If you take a hot water sample & compare it to the cold, can you see a difference in color? If the answer is yes … the most probable source is the hot water heater.
| | Water is muddy, sandy or dirty
- City crews may be flushing or repairing the main in your area. Neighbors may be having the same problems. Flush all taps for 10 minutes.
- Are fixtures getting plugged with sand-like particles? Even in toilet? Most probable source is water softener zeolite, resin beads, escaping from a water softener into internal plumbing. This can happen even if the softener is not in use.
| | Black color in water
- Check washers inside faucet fixtures. They can break down & ooze black.
| | Contact Information:
If you have a water quality concern contact Tami Moon-Carlson,
Lead Laboratory Analyst (tmoon@northglenn.org)
at 303-450-4070. After hours or on weekends call 303-451-1289. |
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