Blue-green stains on fixtures are usually copper corrosion from acidic water. Here is the Newport News guide.
The cause
Water that is slightly acidic slowly dissolves copper from the pipes and leaves blue-green stains.
The test
A pH test confirms whether low pH is the problem. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Newport News, water chemistry varies by area.
The fix
A neutralizing filter raises the pH and protects the pipes.
The call
Stop the corrosion before it pinholes a line. Call 888-217-3585 and Newport News Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Newport News pro.
Plumbing in Newport News: what to know
In Newport News, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Newport News city County — from Smithfield, Hampton and Poquoson to ZIP codes like 23606, 23602, 23601 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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