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White
Particles in Drinking Water
In
the last few years we have had many complaints about white
particles in the customer's taps. Usually the particles
are clogging their aerator at the end of their faucets. We have discovered that the cause
for these particles has nothing to do with the distribution
system, but starts at the customer's hot water heater.
We learned that a hot water heater
supplier of polypropylene tubes had a problem with the anti-oxidant
used in making these tubes.
The dip tube is an extension of
the cold water, extending nearly to the bottom of the tank.
This prevents the incoming cold water from diluting the
temperature of the hot water heater.
We advise the water customer to
take a few of the white particles and see if they float.
If the material floats, it is very likely that it came from
the hot water heater.
Remember you need to flush
out your hot water heater at least once per year.
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