Black water is usually a combination of natural materials oxidized by water exposure. When leaves, dirt, and other minerals sit inside an accelerated amount of water, you can expect these materials to turn ‘black’ with oxidation. Don’t take black water as a circumstantial or happenstance, as it is only the beginning of a compromising line-up of water quality issues.
If you notice black or darkened water coming out of your kitchen or bathroom faucet, understand that this is a concrete sign of deteriorated water quality that needs professional attention. With the powerful, restorative influence of Dry Force’s time-tested water damage restoration services, your water quality can be swiftly improved in a few simplified steps. Black water isn’t necessarily a danger, but it is an uncomfortable aesthetic experience. We intend to reinstate your trust in your home or business water quality by fully sifting through the uncomfortably dark water present on your property. Call us at Dry Force to forcefully remove all black water presence on-site today.
Common Causes of Black Water in Your Plumbing Fixtures
Black water, although it contains many natural materials, isn’t always an organic substance. With things like rust and water softener beads coming in contact with your home water system, inorganic materials can directly impact the quality of your drinking, showering, or sink water. Combat the hard-to-see physical presence of black water by looking out for these commonly found water impurities:
- Magnesium: When this organic material is found in combination with the water that fuels your pipes, it will take on the internal oxygen presence, turning black on impact. This oxidation can present as dark, muddled, and off-putting. Although magnesium in this way can become hard to look at, it’s not physically dangerous unless ingested.
- Sediment or Mineral Buildup: Sediment and mineral buildups are closely related to sewage backups, as they can become internally combined into a hard-to-break substance. The same thing can be said about sediment or mineral builds and black water. These dark, sand-like substances are simply water-tampered piles of organic material looking to compromise your water quality.
- Old Plumbing System: Aging is inevitable for plumbing systems, as they are high-powered units that stand to take on years of small, high-volume, and deteriorating damages. Old plumbing systems create rust and corrosion that falls off pipes and mixes with the water you drink or use to clean things.
- Water Softener: Water softeners work by employing beads that sift through ‘hard’ or mineral-impacted water, bringing it back to a clear, healthy state. Sometimes these beads come in a dark, already blackened color. When these beads soften your water, their dark hue bleeds into your water stream, creating a dreary water color.
How To Fix Black Water Coming Out of Faucet
The key to properly addressing black water presence is to not let it intimidate you into inaction. Noticing a black streak in your water supply can feel immediately unsettling, as you are touching dark water. Don’t allow these fears to outweigh the removal of black water exposure by contacting a professional water damage restoration company for immediate water quality repair. Call us at Dry Force to expertly reinstate the healthy quality of your water system by employing these comprehensive steps:
Flush Your Plumbing System
Remove all mineral, water softener, or rust presence by flushing out all water outlets within your home or business. You want to make sure that you fully complete the flushing process by seeing a clear, clean water stream. You will need to turn on and create an open stream in every water system to remove black water presence. Even your appliances require a flushing process to be able to return to clean, uninhibited water quality.
Seek Expert Plumbing Assistance
As a full-service water damage restoration service provider, we understand that most homeowners want to at least attempt to restore their plumbing systems at home. Although these may seem easier because they’re cheaper and accessible, we aim to match the accessibility of a DIY restoration process at Dry Force by remaining available around the clock.
Seek expertly crafted water quality restoration so no black water can be detected on your property. In addition to professional services, seek expert plumbing assistance for tips on how to block out black water before it happens. Because most corrosive materials found in black water come from pipes, these issues can be mitigated by a plumbing expert. Plumbing experts can tell you exactly how to conduct an at-home water cleaning process that mitigates black water in advance.
Is Black Water Dangerous?
Most of the danger associated with black water comes from its name. Black water sounds like an ominously threatening consequence of the wrong kind of water exposure. Contrary to popular belief, it’s only dangerous to the eye. Black water doesn’t insert bacteria or illness-inducing organisms into any water stream.
Nobody feels safe drinking, showering, or washing dishes with a darkened water stream, but this doesn’t mean the fear isn’t simply an illusion. The only way to mitigate these fears is to properly flush out unattractive black water in its entirety. If you find that an at-home flushing system isn’t properly removing black water, reach out to a locally operated water damage restoration company for an expert water quality restoration service.
Prevent Black Water With Regular Maintenance
A simple yet effective way to guarantee clean water quality in the future is to have your water quality examined regularly by a professional water restoration service provider. Water functions within a household are powered by plumbing outlets, so they will take on the developing issues found within your pipes. For universally clean water quality, contact us at Dry Force for these preventive maintenance techniques:
1. Clean and flush the plumbing system: Clean the internal state of your plumbing system(s) by flushing each outlet until the water has turned clear. If a stream still seems to be riddled with black deposits, contacting a professional water quality restoration service is the most efficient way to go. They will know how to effectively remove the black water before it develops.
2. Upgrade older plumbing systems: Older plumbing systems can house rust-filled pipes that can drip off into your water stream, creating a darkened central stream. Even if your plumbing systems seem to be working properly, you may want to consider upgrading them due to age. Upgrades guarantee that any age-related darkness will not interfere with your water supply.
3. Check for leaks and corrosion: Leaks are of course a prominent sign of plumbing deterioration, with instant floods being a common consequence. Corrosion, like rust, can drop down into your central water stream, creating a blackened water supply. Examine your pipes for internal damages that may be contributing to the aesthetically unappealing condition of your water supply. Whether you’re conducting water inspections professionally or not, taking a closer look could be important in the restoration process.
4. Maintain and inspect water heaters regularly: Water heaters are powered by a single pipe. This pipe can chip and peel over time, allowing materials to fall into your water stream and blacken them. Inspect the condition of your water heater over time to ensure functionality and translucent water quality.
Ensure Clean Water Quality With Dry Force
As previously mentioned, black water is not necessarily contaminated water. It doesn’t carry bacteria that are harmful to the human body. It is just uncomfortable to look at, drink, or wash your clothes with. Dry Force’s restorative water restoration procedures guarantee a clean water supply from your pipes down to the drip of your kitchen faucet.
Our plumbing services do not stop at water quality restoration, as we offer a variety of leak protection and pipe repair services. Whether you’re struggling with running leaks or blackened water, we’re available at Dry Force to minimize your fear of natural plumbing mishaps.