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Why is hot water sometimes rusty and brown?

April 26, 2017Brown hot rusty water

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Why is hot water sometimes rusty and brown?

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• Various chemicals cause rust to enter the water lines and exit via various fixtures and appliances. • Contaminated water enters the clean water supply due to loose fittings or damaged pipe lines. • Water heater’s sediment travels in the hot water supply to the various plumbing fixtures and appliances. • A defective glass lining in the water heater may cause the metal jacket to rust and color the hot water released from the boiler.