Water turns brown primarily due to the presence of oxidized iron, rust particles, or mineral sediment suspended in the liquid. In municipal systems, routine fire hydrant flushing, sudden water main breaks, or high-velocity pressure surges scour the interior walls of aging iron water mains, dislodging accumulated rust and sending it through neighborhood supply lines. In residential properties, brown water is frequently caused by aging galvanized steel supply pipes shedding rust flakes into the stream, heavy mineral accumulation at the bottom of a rusting water heater tank, or recent plumbing repairs that stirred up pipe scale. Verification: Compare your water color with neighbors to determine if the source is municipal or private.
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