How rusty pipe treatment can you save money and improve your water quality

Rusty pipe treatment can make a huge difference around the house. If you notice that your water quality from the tap, in the shower or anywhere else around the house seems off, rusty pipes may be the root cause.

Here are some rusty pipe tips that can help improve water quality and keep your plumbing maintenance, plumbing repair and plumbing replacement costs to a minimum.

Rusty pipe treatment tip #1:
Identify the source of rust

Rust in your water can come from a few different sources:

• Rust along old pipes, especially galvanized pipes with corrosion
• Rust that builds up in a water heater
• Rust from a city or county water supply

The good news is that rust in your tap water is not going to harm your health. It will make the water taste awful, sort of like the coppery taste of hose water. However, if the only contaminant in your water is rust (and not lead, for example) then you are not in any danger.

Rusty pipe treatment tip #2:
Use chemical treatments

There are a lot of brands out there for rust removal in pipes.  Most of these products are designed to treat water at a source from which the water is dispensed. This includes:

• Dish washers
• Laundry machines
• Shower heads or spigots

These are all sources for water dispensing that point to rust in the pipes. Older homes are notorious for rust gathering over the years, and using a chemical treatment can be a cost-effective measure for treating or preventing rust.

Rusty pipe treatment tip #3:
Remove the pipe

If you like to take on home improvement projects, rusty pipe removal might be a great way to spend your Saturday. Depending on the type of pipes in your home, you may be able to manage the removal of a rusty section of the pipe with relative ease.

Start by identifying the rusty deposits in your pipe work. Shut off the water before you get started on the rusty pipe removal. A reciprocating saw or a propane torch can cleanly remove the rusty pipe, which should be replaced with pipe that has been treated to protect against future rusting.

Rusty pipe treatment tip #4:
Call a professional

If you are not able to identify the source of rust, or if you do not want to treat or remove pipes on your own, call a plumbing expert.Plumb Tech has Portland rusty pipe treatment experts that can get your water quality back to excellent in no time!