I recently rented an apartment and have asked them to check this out a couple of times to no avail. Everytime I fill up the tub, theres sand in the bottom of it. What would cause this? Also, is this a health hazzard? What can I do about the complex not fixing it?
2006-10-23 12:21:24 · 6 answers · asked by Phyllobates 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If you are in an apartment where the water supply comes from an artesian well the sand can be caused by the foot valve on the very bottom of the well pipe being in the bottom of the aquifer dredging the sand. If this is the case then a bath with a bit of sand won't pose a health problem, but you may be drinking it too, as the supply is the same for your faucet as your bath. If this is the case it is a process of cutting the leader pipe, and shortening it after pulling the pipe up out of the well. Not a job you can just take on yourself, because you then need to prime the pump by filling the system with water after taking it apart. This would be almost a sure thing if you have a well. If you have a city water supply I would take the water to have it tested, as it shouldn't be containing sand.
2006-10-23 14:13:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jay M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where you live and how your utility gets and treats it's water, the sand is likely from the water utility. The only way to prevent it would be a whole house filter system, not an easy job in an apartment. The only possible problem with it is messing up the valve seats in your faucets. SInce the apartment complex will pay for their repair, I'd just not worry about it. It might also lessen with the number of baths you take, maybe the previous renters took showers, so you have some extra build up.
2006-10-23 12:48:31 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have city water, you have a break in the supply lines underground, and it is sucking sand into the line as you use water. Although it is rare, it can happen. A more logical reason would be that you have well water, and the wellpoint's screen has a hole in it, allowing sand to come through the lines. In this case, a new well would be the fix. If city water, then digging up the lines until the hole is found is the only way to solve the problem. Either way, don't drink the water.
2006-10-23 12:37:07 · answer #3 · answered by Darryl L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar problem in an apartment where rust was coming from the faucet in granules resembling sand. Could just be old pipes, and landlords are required to supply you with pipes that run clean, clear water.
2006-10-23 12:24:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Darryl explained your problem quite well. Just be sure to drink bottled water.
I have a well and have to clean the screens on the washer every once in a while. It is a normal thing with water supplied from a well. The water tastes great, so I don't mind.
2006-10-23 12:45:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a backup problem. Get help.
2006-10-23 12:24:24 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs. Jackson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋