Why is my tap water brown?

Sometimes customers notice that their tap water has a brownish, yellow, or rusty color. The off-color is often first noticed against a white container, such as a sink, bathtub, or toilet, and usually appears suddenly. In most areas of Broomfield, brown water episodes are localized and temporary, generally caused by some nearby activity.

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1. What's that funny taste in my water?
2. White flakes, flecks, and fragments in my drinking water....what are they?
3. Why is my tap water brown?
4. Fluoride and Drinking Water
5. Where does Broomfield get its water?
6. Do I need to install a home water treatment system?
7. Why does my tap water look like carbonated milk?
8. Why is chlorine used in the water treatment process?
9. Could I have lead in my drinking water?
10. What's the best way to disinfect my drains?