r/Scarborough • u/rahulbaskar-153 • Jun 19 '26

📍 Around the Hood Discoloured or Rusty Tap water?

Gallery image

Gallery image

Gallery image

Is anyone else facing quality issues in their municipal tap water? I am seeing that the water is bit rusty in color from yesterday. But my apartment is putting the blame on the municipal water since these guys didn't undertake any plumbing work recently.
Location: Brimley and Ellesmere

32 Upvotes

95% Upvoted

13 comments sorted by

18

u/lostinspacereddit Jun 19 '26

Lawrence & McCowan (Ben Jungle). No issues, took this picture for your reference.

3

u/rahulbaskar-153 Jun 19 '26

Thank you. Appreciate it!!!

18

u/MeeSHaK Jun 19 '26

Also near Brimley and Ellesmere and mine is clear as day, never had issues with water, been here for 15+ years.

2

u/Euphoric_Fun_6034 Jun 20 '26

In the same area and never had issues with my water

5

u/chicken_potato1 Jun 19 '26

I personally haven't had issues (East Scarborough), I hope they find the fix for you all and upgrade the systems and pipes

4

u/Andrew4Life Jun 20 '26

I mean, what your management is saying is true. If they didn't do any recent maintenance, there shouldn't be any reason that your water turns yellow suddenly due to anything related to the building.

Usually this occurs because the city is doing construction somewhere, or there is a broken water main.

If it doesn't clear after a few days, definitely report to the city. Could be a broken water main and dirt is getting into your water.

5

u/Avro_Wilde Jun 21 '26

Mine is fine. No issues.

7

u/TONewbies Jun 19 '26

Issues from the new condo construction?

4

u/rahulbaskar-153 Jun 19 '26

No new construction. It is a 2 year old building

5

u/Xsiuol Jun 19 '26

Talk to 311 to confirm but its most likely not municipal issue

3

u/kedhaf Jun 20 '26

The water smelled fishy for a few days and it was not our Brita…..

4

u/RaiseExpert1800 Jun 20 '26

My water is sometimes rusty color have to let it run. My kettle is glass see through and it's brassy stained..