White water can be more obvious after a burst water main or maintenance activities that are carried out on our water distribution network.
As well as noticing the changes to the appearance of your water, you may also hear banging coming from your internal plumbing or that the water is ‘frothy’ or splutters when the tap is opened. Occasionally frothy water may dislodge deposits that have collected on the inside of pipes, but this is nothing to worry about and should clear as the water is used.
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Cloudy water which clears after being left to stand for a few minutes has been caused by tiny air bubbles in the water and is not harmful to your health. However, if you've tried this and the water has not cleared, please take a look at our ‘What to do’ section below for more advice.