i live in new york city and everytime the water pools somewhere and dries, there will be red stuff left behind. not sure what it is? is it safe to drink? even after Brita filtering, the stuff is still there...
2006-10-08 14:03:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
I am only assuming, but it may be copper from older pipes.
Or Iron rust as stated above.
Depending on the age of your place:
1950-1970's Iron was main type of piping.
1970's to 1980's Copper pipe.
Around early to mid 80's PVC really started coming on the
market.
Rusty water will sometimes have the iron smell like in old blood.
2006-10-08 14:07:46 · answer #1 · answered by captn_carrot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Till you find out for sure do not drink it, call the water company and ask, or check with others.
2006-10-08 14:05:44 · answer #2 · answered by sidekick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is rust from old pipes. People have been drinking it for years.
2006-10-08 14:07:42 · answer #3 · answered by Just Bein' Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably old pipes have either sediment or rust
2006-10-08 14:11:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it had to be safe if the filtering doesn't get rid of it i reckon
2006-10-08 14:05:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rusty water, or iron.
2006-10-08 14:10:49 · answer #6 · answered by therego2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't dronk it!! get bottled water.
2006-10-08 14:05:17 · answer #7 · answered by Bonnie K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋