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What causes sediment in your water lines?

Updated: 9/19/2023
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MaureenRichard

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Sediment can be lots of different things. If your on a well, you probably have naturally occurring minerals that tend to stick to your Plumbing. After a while, these minerals will flake off and appear in your water. They are not harmful.

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