Sometimes I have small particles clogging my faucets and shower head, what is this material?
If the material looks or feels like a plastic product, it is the dip tube located in the hot water heater. Many plastic dip tubes deteriorate with time and must be replaced. It is recommended that a licensed plumber perform this task. This became a common problem when manufactures began using plastic dip tubes some years ago.

If the particles do not appear to be plastic and crumble easily in your hand, they are from mineral build up in the hot water heater. As water is heated the minerals such as calcium and magnesium cling together and settle out of the water into the bottom of the hot water heater. Flush the heater periodically to rid it of these particles.

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1. Sometimes the water is brownish or even yellow in color, why is this?
2. My water has an earthy or musty taste and odor sometimes in the late summer and sometimes fall. What causes this?
3. Sometimes the tap water appears white and milky, why is this?
4. Sometimes I have small particles clogging my faucets and shower head, what is this material?
5. What is the white substance left behind in the pot when we boil water?
6. Occasionally I see water running and no one repairing it, why is this?
7. Why do i see fire hydrants running and no one around? Why are we wasting water?
8. Can I use the cut off valve in the meter box to turn off the water to my house?
9. It there chlorine in the drinking water?
10. Is fluoride added during the treatment process?
11. How can I obtain a chemical analysis report on the drinking water?
12. How is my water/sewer/garbage bill calculated?
13. How can I avoid paying the minimum charge for my sprinkler meter when I am not using it?
14. Why is my kitchen sink stopped up?
15. How large is Huntsville's water system?