The time it takes to fix and clear brown water depends entirely on what is causing the discoloration. If the brown water resulted from routine municipal fire hydrant flushing or minor main line repairs, running your cold water taps for 10 to 15 minutes will typically flush out the lines and restore complete clarity. However, if the discoloration is caused by severe internal pipe corrosion in aging galvanized steel lines or heavy sediment accumulating in a failing water heater tank, resolving the issue may require professional plumbing pipe replacement or water heater flushing, taking anywhere from a few hours to a full day. Verification: Catch water in a transparent glass after flushing to confirm clarity.
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