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01 July 2011

So, after pouring water into two big white bowls today, I came to the realization that my water is yellow-tinged. I poured tap water into one bowl and Brita-filtered (with a fairly recent filter) into the other, and both are equally yellowy. Should I be worried? For all I know, my water has always been yellowy and I just never noticed until now because I haven't had occasion to pour it into a white bowl.

post by: amro at: 09:59 | 14 comments

1. Did you use water straight out of the tap, or run it a bit.

2. If not, try samples both ways.

3. If the first draw if more colored than the flushed on, it's probably some dissolved metals, and probably iron.

4. If it is iron, it is not a health issue, but an "aesthetic" issue, as water people put it.

5. This is all assuming that you have city water.

posted by danf 01 July | 10:03

Ah, it is getting less yellowy as it runs! Thanks!

posted by amro 01 July | 10:19

Hmm. I think the answer is that you should get rid of your white bowls.

posted by mullacc 01 July | 10:22

No need to get rid of 'em--sooner or later, they're bound to turn yellow.

posted by box 01 July | 11:17

*stunts on thread with reverse osmosis filter*
(you kinda need them out here though.. lol)

posted by Firas 01 July | 12:07

"If it is iron, it is not a health issue" Actually it can be. Hemochromatosis

posted by arse_hat 01 July | 12:08

aresy, that article says hemochromatosis is caused by either genetic abnormalities or disease, not simply ingestion of too much iron...

amro, our pipes do the same thing, it's just old plumbing. I let the water run until it's cold and then it's clear.

posted by Specklet 01 July | 13:16

It's genetic but if you have it you want to avoid iron when you can. The more iron you take in the more often you have to be bled.

posted by arse_hat 01 July | 13:28

So if I regularly cook with a cast iron skillet, I should be bled regularly? Interesting.

posted by Specklet 01 July | 14:07

Only if you have Hemochromatosis or hang out with vampires.

posted by arse_hat 01 July | 14:10

If my friend Tony claims to be allergic to onions, can I assume he means garlic too and is actually a vampire? Because he does. Claim to be allergic to onions.

posted by Specklet 01 July | 15:22

Let's bleed Tony!

posted by mullacc 01 July | 15:50

Maybe he's only part vampire. Hasn't made up his mind yet? Sort of like exploring but hasn't had the final transfer yet.

posted by arse_hat 01 July | 15:52

Most women don't get enough iron, so please drink your yellow water to your heart's content.
I am not vamp-curious.

posted by rmless2 02 July | 15:48

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