Why is my water discolored? - corrosion of ferrous materials in plumbing systems

Turbidity and colour are often used as quality indicators when conducting testing of potable water systems. Occasionally intensive water discoloration can occur in systems which although are not problematic from a health perspective, can lead to dissatisfaction with building tenants. This presentation will review failure analysis investigations of plumbing systems where water discoloration was flagged by tenants.