Pinkish-orange algae in water lines
I have the translucent pex tubing that you can see through that is like the plastic in milk jugs. There is as light pinkish orange discoloration on the inside of the tubing. I believe it to be the sam...
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Second Chance wrote:
Pink slime around tubs, sinks, etc., is not a fungus, mold or algae - it's a strain of airborne bacteria known as Serratia marcescens. Since it is airborne, it's not a "clean to cure" situation but rather "clean to control" and must be done periodically. Since the OP is talking about inside water lines, I'm not sure if it's the same organism. Either vinegar or chlorine bleach solutions will take care of the situation.
Rob
Yep, the pink slime is from the air, not the water.
