Green water from the tap is alarming, and it usually points to copper in the water. Here is what causes it and when it needs a pro.
The copper
Green or blue-green water usually means copper is dissolving from the pipes. summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines, and older homes often have aging pipes In Midwest City, older copper lines can release copper into acidic water.
The acidity
Slightly acidic water eats the copper pipe, and the metal colors the water. summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines, and older homes often have aging pipes In Midwest City, a pH test tells you if the water is the cause.
The first draw
The color often shows on the first draw of the day, after the water sat in the pipes. summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines, and older homes often have aging pipes In Midwest City, flushing the tap clears the tinted water.
The green stains
Green stains on fixtures are the same copper, drying onto the surface. summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines, and older homes often have aging pipes In Midwest City, the stains accompany the tinted water.
The risk
High copper levels can have health effects, and testing confirms the level. summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines, and older homes often have aging pipes In Midwest City, a water test settles the concern.
The fix
Raising the pH or treating the water stops the corrosion, and repiping may be the long-term answer. summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines, and older homes often have aging pipes In Midwest City, a pro can recommend the route.
The call
Trace the green back to the source. Call 888-217-3585 and Midwest City Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Midwest City pro who tests first.
Plumbing in Midwest City: what to know
In Midwest City, summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines, and older homes often have aging pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Oklahoma County — from Del City, Choctaw and Oklahoma City to ZIP codes like 73110, 73130, 73145 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Midwest City?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Midwest City Plumbing Helpers will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Midwest City.