By PlumberDallas.com editorialUpdated

Narrow it down

  • Only hot water rusty: likely the water heater
  • Both hot and cold, only in your home: possibly galvanized piping
  • Neighbors too, after nearby work: City mains; run cold water and contact 311 if it persists

Water heater repair

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