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Old 01-04-2019, 12:11 AM
 
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"Normal" water does not have a yellow tint. I'd hardly say that water is normal and if it's considered common, it's even more problematic.

What city are you in ?
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Old 01-04-2019, 01:58 PM
 
Location: Weston, FL
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By the way if you search the forum for "yellow water", you will find other threads on this topic.

//www.city-data.com/forum/fort-...rmal-here.html
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Old 01-06-2019, 09:33 AM
 
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Are local water authorities issuing the required annual water quality reports?

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/loc...148112799.html

This actually is a political issue as local and state authorities, let alone the federal government, should be held responsible for water quality.

https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/f...ons-report.pdf

Sadly, note in the above report that water authorities can manipulate the tests. Even though Flint, MI, had very high levels of lead in the water, there were no reported violations.

There likely are private testing organizations that will analyze water from an individual residence. Some devices also may provide useful information.

https://watercheck.com/collections/symptom-checker

https://www.popsci.com/at-home-testing-contaminants

Perhaps if other residents in your building are concerned about the issue, they would be willing to chip in to have water from one residence, chosen by lot, tested.

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Old 01-07-2019, 06:59 PM
 
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Why Is My Water Yellow in South Florida…

The water in the Ft. Lauderdale area can contain a high concentration of tannins. A tannin is a natural, organic compound that water picks up as it moves through rivers, streams, and aquifers.While there is no medically documented health risk, tannins can cause water to smell bad, taste bitter, and can cause water to have a tea-like color.

https://culliganftlauderdale.com/why...south-florida/
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Old 01-07-2019, 07:11 PM
 
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Why Is My Water Yellow in South Florida…

The water in the Ft. Lauderdale area can contain a high concentration of tannins. A tannin is a natural, organic compound that water picks up as it moves through rivers, streams, and aquifers.While there is no medically documented health risk, tannins can cause water to smell bad, taste bitter, and can cause water to have a tea-like color.

https://culliganftlauderdale.com/why...south-florida/

Thanks. While that is what I have discovered by googling, notice how Culligan will not cross the line and say its unsafe but will point out the "aesthetic" bad aspects of it - sort of like how Brita sells its pitchers. I have not noticed bad smell or taste. Keep in mind that Culligan sells filters, and that article is trying to take advantage of the tannins in the water to sell you something


If I owned versus rented I would likely install a whole home filter but not practical when renting
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Old 01-08-2019, 01:08 PM
 
Location: Weston, FL
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Thanks. While that is what I have discovered by googling, notice how Culligan will not cross the line and say its unsafe but will point out the "aesthetic" bad aspects of it - sort of like how Brita sells its pitchers. I have not noticed bad smell or taste. Keep in mind that Culligan sells filters, and that article is trying to take advantage of the tannins in the water to sell you something


If I owned versus rented I would likely install a whole home filter but not practical when renting

It doesn't have the best taste, like NYC water, but South Florida water is OK.

Try Southwest Florida water - that one doesn't taste so good at all.
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Old 02-09-2019, 10:23 PM
 
Location: Middlesex County, MA
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Hmm. Been here since 2010, lived in 3 different places since I moved here, yet to experience this at all. Guess I got lucky.
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Old 07-19-2019, 09:25 AM
 
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Hmm. Been here since 2010, lived in 3 different places since I moved here, yet to experience this at all. Guess I got lucky.

So in white toilet , the water has zero tint? You are in Fort Lauderdale?
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