
Why cold water is clearer than hot water in many older homes
‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Many people notice that cold water looks cleaner and clearer than hot water, especially in older homes and older apartment buildings. The

‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Many people notice that cold water looks cleaner and clearer than hot water, especially in older homes and older apartment buildings. The
‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Cloudy tap water can look alarming if you are not expecting it. The first instinct for many people is to assume contamination,

‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Many people assume that if two apartments are on the same block, or even in the same building, the water should taste

‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT It is one of the most common urban mysteries: you visit a friend three floors up in your own building, and their

‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Water from your tap can smell different depending on the time of year — and that’s usually normal. Seasonal changes in temperature,

‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In older buildings, you may notice that cold water is clear, but hot water looks slightly cloudy or has a taste difference.

‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Cloudy water can be startling — a glass of white or foggy water looks concerning, but in most cases, it’s harmless. The

‹ ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT If you’ve ever visited a neighbor or moved to a new apartment, you may have noticed that tap water tastes slightly different