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Water from tank an odd color
We're on an extended trip. On the road since late April.
Anyway...I noticed the toilet water on refill wasn't clear anymore. Actually kind of a diluted urine color.
When we fill up the LD with water we fill separate drinking containers. In other words we don't drink water from our holding tank but we used the same fill water to fill both. I compared the drinking container water with the motorhome container water and it's different. The drinking container water is clear and the motorhome water, not clear.

I'm wondering if we should even brush out our teeth with this "dirty" water?
Anyone know what's causing this?
What would you do to remedy out?

We've been on extended trips before but haven't experienced this.
2021 Mid Bath

Re: Water from tank an odd color
Reply #1
Occasionally, campground water will have an off color many times from natural pigments such as tannin.
I suggest a full flush with water, from a known source, along with a dose of chorine or bleach.

If you don't use tank water for drinking, why use it for brushing you teeth?
Using the onboard water, with a good filter, should provide safe water, unless you need distilled, low-mineral water.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze

 
Re: Water from tank an odd color
Reply #2
Thanks Larry.
Yeah, I think a flush is in order.
2021 Mid Bath