If you have dirty tap water or signs of water contamination like mould or damp patches, our expert local plumbers in Guildford can help. We undertake water quality testing, monitoring and provide clean water solutions for your home.
As professional plumbers, we are equipped to address a wide range of water quality concerns that can arise within household plumbing systems. Brown water flowing your tap, leaks, bacterial contamination - these issues can compromise the safety and aesthetics of your water supply.
Thanks to our comprehensive training and experience, we quickly and accurately diagnose common water quality issues in tap water. We can conduct thorough inspections to check pipe integrity, assess filtration systems, and remedy issues to ensure your water safe to drink if your plumbing materials are outdated or installations improper.
From inspecting your hot water system, tanks and pipes to testing for contaminants, we have the tools and know-how to restore clean, safe water flows throughout your home’s plumbing. By regularly maintaining your system and making necessary upgrades, we can also help prevent water quality issues from developing.
Should you notice dirty tap water or discoloured water, with changes in pressure or flow, strange taste or odour, should any concerns arise, please call us - we have the solutions to protect your family. As your local plumber close to the water mains, we’re dedicated to ensuring your tap water is clean, safe, and pleasant for your household’s needs.
As a property owner, dealing with your old iron pipes can lead you to encounter various water quality issues that require a professional plumber’s expertise to resolve. Some of the most common problems include:
Brown tap water with a yellow or red tinge, often alongside air bubbles, typically stems from rust and corrosion in older plumbing pipes and fittings. Particles of rust, sediment organic matters and minerals get stirred into your water supply, resulting in unpleasant discolouration.
Strange smells or a metallic taste emanating from your water due to bacterial growth inside tanks/pipes, chemical leaching from older pipe materials or hydrogen sulphide gas. Professional testing is essential to determine the cause of a tap water problem and identify the specific issues in the pipes that carry your water.
Reduced water pressure at your taps, typically resulting from mineral deposit blockages or internal corrosion, can affect water flow. Lower pressure negatively impacts your cold hot water flow levels, affects appliance performance and indicates an underlying issue needs addressing.
Rather than live with substandard water quality, please contact us, our professional plumbers for a solution to ensure water coming through your taps is clean and safe to drink. Through methodical diagnostics and tailored solutions, We can restore clean, safe water flows throughout your home’s plumbing infrastructure.
Noticing brown water from your tap can be alarming, but it often indicates specific problems within your home’s plumbing.
Common culprits for brown, yellow or red tinged water include issues around your internal plumbing such as:
A simple test is to let the tap run for a few minutes – if the brown water clears up, it typically means draining the standing water from your pipes has resolved the discolouration. However, if it persists beyond 10-15 minutes, turning off your main stop tap and we recommend you please contact a plumber to fix the issue as soon as possible.
A dye test to a depth of 1 metre at the connection point can pinpoint issues, complemented by water heater inspections and using a borescope camera for identifying corrosion or blockages.
Replacing sections of corroded piping can eliminate sediment from your hot water system, while adjusting mineral levels with water filters can effectively resolve discoloured water issues.
We test water samples to verify chlorine levels are within Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (0.2 to 5 mg/L), ensuring your home’s water safety.
Don’t hesitate to call us if noticing concerning brown tap water discoloration, or odour, our experts can restore clean, refreshing water to your home through a methodical diagnostic process and tailored solutions.
Low water pressure at your taps could signal an underlying issue in your home’s plumbing system that requires investigation. Common causes include:
Should you experience issues, try running your hot tap and specifically your cold tap - if cold water pressure issues only occur at one tap, the problem may be isolated to that specific line. However persistent low pressure at multiple outlets typically signals a whole of system problem.
Start by checking if water pressure drops noticeably when another tap is turned on, or if your water bill shows pressure changes during different times of day. We also recommend inspecting your water meter to see if the low pressure corresponds with higher than normal usage recorded.
If no usage or visibility issues are identified, it’s advisable to use your professional plumber’s expertise. We can conduct thorough diagnostics to examine water flows within the water pipes, assess pipe integrity through leak detection, use CCTV drain inspections and determine if blockages or corrosion is hampering pressure.
Depending on the underlying cause, we may recommend water treatments to make sure your water supply remains clean, safe, and doesn’t continue to suffer from corrosion, drain flushes to clear blockages or pipe repairs to address breaches. Early intervention for low water pressure can prevent more serious issues from developing.
Don’t hesitate to call us if you notice consistent problems with inadequate water pressure, especially just outside your property boundary. Our detailed inspection and repair services can restore optimal flows throughout your plumbing system.
While durable, older metallic pipe materials can corrode over time, resulting in restrictions that lower water pressure. Corroded pipes also leach traces of metal into the water supply, affecting taste and safety.
For heritage property owners with installations predating 1996, we suggest upgrading from old iron, lead, or copper pipes.
Two of the most widely used options for modern indoor plumbing include:
Both PE-X and modern copper pipes once installed to replace old iron, lead or deteriorating copper lines, will restore water pressure and remove metallic tastes stemming from corrosion.
Our team will guide you through suitable replacement options to provide safe drinking water that complies with Australian standards.
Don’t hesitate to call us if you live in an older home and have concerns regarding outdated plumbing materials affecting water quality or pressure. We’re highly experienced at plumbing upgrades to keep your water supply clean, clear and safe for decades to come.
Implementing proactive maintenance is vital for optimising water quality and plumbing system performance. We highly suggest home owners arrange annual servicing so the system can be thoroughly inspected, including pipes, clear sedimentary buildup and identify any parts requiring repair or upgrades.
Beyond physical maintenance, ongoing disinfection should also form part of your water management approach. Although municipal water supplies are treated with chlorine to regulated levels, stagnant water in your tank and pipes can still harbour bacteria and viruses.
Installing a UV filtration system purifies the water in your pipes, disinfecting your entire water supply without chemicals. As water comes past a high intensity UV bulb, it becomes safe to consume emitting light at 253.5nm wavelengths, it neutralises 99.9% of bacteria and viruses by disrupting their DNA makeup.
UV disinfection is simple to retrofit at your sewer connection point within your existing plumbing system which can easily adapt to new components. Units mount either horizontally or vertically without requiring major pipe modifications. We can install suitable systems, including at the sewer connection, to treat all household water outlets, ensuring your water is safe and free of harmful pathogens.
The combination of routine plumbing maintenance alongside UV disinfection optimises the cleanliness, quality and performance of your home’s water system. Contact our professional plumbers to safeguard your household’s ongoing access to refreshing, safe tap water.
There are many water quality issues that can arise within household plumbing systems, from discoloured water to strange tastes and odours. As highlighted throughout this article, the underlying causes typically stem from pipe corrosion, mineral buildup, sediment disturbances or potential bacterial growth.
Although the troubleshooting steps outlined here offer a starting point, we recommend contacting a professional plumber when water quality issues persist or threaten health. Our licenced plumbers have the expertise to methodically inspect plumbing systems, identify contamination sources and implement solutions to restore clean, safe water flows.
We urge homeowners concerned about their water quality to reach out to us at Guildford Plumbing for expert assistance. Our decades of experience specialising in the latest plumbing maintenance, leak detection, drainage and home water treatments can ensure we address water issues effectively.
Feel free to email or call our approachable team to discuss your water quality concerns. For comprehensive solutions to your piping issues, we offer upfront pricing and detailed reports to diagnose and rectify problems, ensuring your water remains safe and suits your household’s needs.
We also offer online requests for appointments at your convenience.
Contact us to safeguard your home against water quality issues; we are dedicated to providing top-quality drinking water.
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