Water Still Foamy…even Effervescent like Alka-Seltzer!
Hello again to those who answered my first post named "Foamy Water" back on 8.9.14. We thought we had resolved the "foamy water" problems yet no, now they are back.
On the 8th, we had foamy water coming from all the faucets. Not only foamy, yet effervescent like it had an Alka-Seltzer in it. It also had a light odor, not sulphur, but more of a manmade, chemical odor.
Since the first post, we have move on from the RV Park we were staying. Before leaving, we hosed off the front windshield and when it dried there was a white, "mineral" residue left in all the water drops. So, we thought there may have been a high mineral content in that park's water and that is what had been causing all the foaming water issues. So, before leaving the park, we drained the holding tank and all the water lines and left them empty. We did not drain the hot water tank via the plug, yet did run the hot water until it was empty.
When we tied into city water at the next RV Park, there was a very brief moment of lightly foam water, then it ran clear and continued to run clear for about 24 hours. Then, the foamy water returned, but only in the bath faucet and toilet sprayer. After allowing the water to run for about a minute or so, the water ran clear again and after a couple hours, it's still running clear. The Holding Tank remains empty.
Our ideas to what may be causing this or where it could be originating:
-- Do white potable water hoses go bad? As in the liner breaking down. During a recent disinfecting, we introduced bleach into the holding tank via the drinking water hose as we do not have an outside opening to our tank.
-- Can the lining of the plumbing piping break down? Could some minerals react with the PVC?
-- Is there anything in the water system like in the hot water heater that would cause this? The first time we encountered this, the foaming was in both the hot and cold water. Today, only the cold water was foaming and only in the bath faucet and toilet spray lines???
PLEASE NOTE: Our responses may be delayed as we will be off WiFi and this forum after today 8.12.14. Traveling in Canada and will be in their national parks for the next two weeks w/o Internet connection.
Thanks for all your continued ideas!
Many thanks!!!
On the 8th, we had foamy water coming from all the faucets. Not only foamy, yet effervescent like it had an Alka-Seltzer in it. It also had a light odor, not sulphur, but more of a manmade, chemical odor.
Since the first post, we have move on from the RV Park we were staying. Before leaving, we hosed off the front windshield and when it dried there was a white, "mineral" residue left in all the water drops. So, we thought there may have been a high mineral content in that park's water and that is what had been causing all the foaming water issues. So, before leaving the park, we drained the holding tank and all the water lines and left them empty. We did not drain the hot water tank via the plug, yet did run the hot water until it was empty.
When we tied into city water at the next RV Park, there was a very brief moment of lightly foam water, then it ran clear and continued to run clear for about 24 hours. Then, the foamy water returned, but only in the bath faucet and toilet sprayer. After allowing the water to run for about a minute or so, the water ran clear again and after a couple hours, it's still running clear. The Holding Tank remains empty.
Our ideas to what may be causing this or where it could be originating:
-- Do white potable water hoses go bad? As in the liner breaking down. During a recent disinfecting, we introduced bleach into the holding tank via the drinking water hose as we do not have an outside opening to our tank.
-- Can the lining of the plumbing piping break down? Could some minerals react with the PVC?
-- Is there anything in the water system like in the hot water heater that would cause this? The first time we encountered this, the foaming was in both the hot and cold water. Today, only the cold water was foaming and only in the bath faucet and toilet spray lines???
PLEASE NOTE: Our responses may be delayed as we will be off WiFi and this forum after today 8.12.14. Traveling in Canada and will be in their national parks for the next two weeks w/o Internet connection.
Thanks for all your continued ideas!
Many thanks!!!
