vanharn_design OP t1_jcdafc3 wrote on March 16, 2023 at 12:21 AM

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

Anyone nearby having issues?

hurricanetruther t1_jcdc4rw wrote on March 16, 2023 at 12:34 AM

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?

GotenRocko t1_jcdkkki wrote on March 16, 2023 at 1:35 AM

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.

HalfManHalfCornball t1_jcdtd4u wrote on March 16, 2023 at 2:40 AM

I get stains in my toilet, and my shower curtain stains also. Leaving a yellowish reddish tint. I'm in North Providence.

kax t1_jcf8onu wrote on March 16, 2023 at 12:31 PM

The shower curtain “stains” could also be pink mold: https://www.ultra-fresh.com/pink-mold-in-shower-how-to-get-rid-of-it

Just spray some vinegar around your shower to clear it up.

sc00p401 t1_jcf9q1r wrote on March 16, 2023 at 12:41 PM

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.

MWL1190 t1_jcfecxz wrote on March 16, 2023 at 1:19 PM

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.

mhb t1_jcfiw2b wrote on March 16, 2023 at 1:53 PM

Probably should either remove your aerator before doing this or clean it after to get out the sediment it catches.