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harris023 t1_jcd8al1 wrote

Mines looking fine near the Cranston st armory

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vanharn_design OP t1_jcdafc3 wrote

In Federal Hill 02909. Cold tap looks like photo; hot looks ok. Already informed building maintenance.

Anyone nearby having issues?

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hurricanetruther t1_jcdc4rw wrote

Replying to vanharn_design (#2,240,318)

Hot could be OK because the tank's water is fine. Have you tried running the cold water for a while to see if it goes back to normal?

If you have building maintenance does that mean you're in an apartment? What about your neighbors' water?

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Silvedl t1_jcddatj wrote

My hot water is like this at work, down in the jewelry district area. Cold tap water is fine though.

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GotenRocko t1_jcdkkki wrote

Replying to vanharn_design (#2,240,318)

If the toilet which only gets cold water is like this, just run the bathtub for a few minutes to clear it. It's iron in the water. If anything gets stained call providence water quality hotline and they will send you some iron out that will take out any stains.

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EllisDee3 t1_jcdozt9 wrote

Rusty Pipes (also my pornstar name)

Is it an old house? Can you let the water run for a while?

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IAmTheFishiestFish t1_jce3s46 wrote

Reminds me of Pawtucket's water in the early 90s. I think the National Guard ended up distributing clean water.

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foolhardykid t1_jce8r6i wrote

Maybe they’re flushing the pipes? I’ve had that happen to me in Fed Hill a couple times but it’s usually in summer

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D-camchow t1_jcf3zz7 wrote

Also happens when fire hydrant is used nearby. Flushing water for a while fixes it unless your pipes are fucked

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sc00p401 t1_jcf9q1r wrote

Replying to kax (#2,243,382)

I used to get that on my shower stall & liners all the time at my old apartment in South Elmwood. Bleach would remove it so I made a weak bleach & liquid soap solution to use as a daily spray.

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leonpinneaple t1_jcfat1h wrote

Probably hydrant flushing. The water company/city/town usually sends a note about it.

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MWL1190 t1_jcfecxz wrote

Replying to vanharn_design (#2,240,318)

I had this last week on the east side. It’s sediment in the pipes. Keep running the cold water for 20 minutes and if it doesn’t clear then let it sit a few hours. If this is from last night, it should be clear. If it’s not, call providence water.

Do Not run the hot water. Your hot water is running clear because it’s coming from the hot water heater which may not have gotten sediment in it. If you run your hot water while the sediment is stirred up, it will fill your tank and could cause problems.

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