Cloudy Water: Causes and Treatment

Cloudiness can come from harmless air bubbles, suspended sediment, plumbing disturbance, or another water condition. Fill a clear glass and watch it: cloudiness that clears from the bottom upward often indicates air, while particles that settle deserve closer evaluation. Sudden or persistent changes should be tested rather than diagnosed by appearance. Treatment may involve sediment filtration, plumbing correction, or another evidence-based step.

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