Rusty or brown tap water feels alarming because it looks wrong. Water is supposed to be clear. When it turns brown, yellow, or reddish, the

If you live in New York City—or in older parts of New Jersey—you may feel like brown or discolored tap water is something you just

Turning on the tap and seeing brown water is unsettling. But when the discoloration appears only when you use hot water, it actually provides one

Seeing brown or discolored water is unsettling. Seeing it only from the cold tap can be even more confusing. Most people assume hot water problems

Few household surprises are more unsettling than turning on the tap and seeing brown, yellow, or rusty-looking water come out. It can happen without warning.