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Discoloured water can range from a light, straw-yellow colour to a dark brown and may even have bits in it.
🛈 Discoloured water can contain sediment; by using your hot water supply, you could bring this through your hot water pipes and appliances.
To avoid this, wait until the cold water runs clear before using the hot water taps or appliances such as dishwashers or washing machines.
Watch our video to hear from our water quality experts on what to do if you're experiencing discoloured water.
Check if there are any active incidents happening in your area that may be impacting your water supply.
Your water supply can sometimes appear ‘cloudy’. This is caused by tiny compressed air bubbles which usually disappear after leaving a glass of water to stand for a few minutes.
If your water is blue, pink, green or any other unusual bright colour, please do not drink or use your water for cooking.
Occasionally, you may see “tiny particles” or “bits” in your tap water. In most cases this is not harmful and is usually short lived.