Consider this scenario: you go to the sink to pour yourself a glass of water and discover something strange—white flakes. White flakes in water are not something you see every day, so you decide to pour them out and refill the glass to notice them again. If you’ve come across this post, it’s probable that you’ve had a similar experience and are curious about how it happened and what you can do about it.
Discover why white flakes are in your water and receive advice from an expert plumber on how to remove them.
Why Are There White Flakes In My Water?
This is the million-dollar question, and we have answers.“Visible white flakes only form when certain conditions come into play such as heating the water, which solidifies the minerals, or sudden changes in pressure that dislodge buildup from pipes or fixtures,” says Danny Pen, licensed plumber and creator of New Era Plumbing & HVAC.
“In many cases, old pipes or limescale deposits in water heaters are the real culprits behind those flakes showing up in your water.”
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