Weird black goop coming out of plumbing...

[sharkeeper]

Sulfur like smells indicate the presence of H2S. The breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen will cause this. This should *NEVER* happen in any potable water system!!! If the water tests positive for microbes, consuming it can lead to G.I. outbreaks or worse. Proper sterilisation by your manicipal supplier should not allow this to happen. Adequately treated water will not allow slime to form and is not condusive to the formation of algae growth. Ask neighbors if they are experiencing similar issues.

THE WATER MAY NOT BE SAFE FOR CONSUMPTION BY HUMANS! DO NOT DRINK OR BATHE WITH THIS WATER!

 

[ironcrotch]

You should call the Ghostbusters

 

[stephenw22]

Try taking a bowl of water out and setting it out on the counter for a week or so to evaporate. Then see what is left over. If it's just gritty, then you have a sediment problem. If it's slimy and stinky, there's an algae issue, which is much worse. In most places, you'll have some sediment and mineral deposits on the bowl, but I've seen some heavy sediment when they're backflushing the system.

The rotten egg smell is bad - if water smells like that, it might not be safe to drink. Brita filters are okay, but won't filter living stuff. To do that, you'd need a multistage undersink system, a UV sterilizer, or some equivalent.

That said, the water in my town used to stink every spring when the snow would melt. It was safe to drink, but smelled horrible. Also, if there's construction happening upstream, it could be loosening sediment in the pipes.

 

we need an update

what's been done? any new info?
did the cat die?
was that really spooge on the spoon?

 

[Merlyn3D]

Dude...take this as an opportunity to invite your gf over to shower at ur place

(then post some :camera:'s)

 

[episodic]

up for resolution/update

 

[intogamer]

Originally posted by: thomsbrain
i would just contact the health department directly. that's nasty.

oh fvck Get it fixed and get 2 month's rent free.

 

[myusername]

It looks like the girl was the slut and the OP was the gay guy...

now the slime will move on to consume the rest of the members of AT ...

unless the nerdish loner teams up with the attractive and resourceful girl who is new to town and they discover - with help from a crazy homeless guy who sadly doesn't live to see the results of his work - that the goop can be destroyed using a solution of lemon juice and floor cleaner.

 

[episodic]

up for resolution

 

[Rockhound]

Could be the blob.

 

[flot]

I want an update on the ooze!

 

[Zeeky Boogy Doog]

i'd say that the toilet got rerouted to the in waterlines, someone must hate her and played a really disgusting joke

 

[shimsham]

the "humble" beginnings of her problem, perhaps?

 

[yhelothar]

Originally posted by: stephenw22
Try taking a bowl of water out and setting it out on the counter for a week or so to evaporate. Then see what is left over. If it's just gritty, then you have a sediment problem. If it's slimy and stinky, there's an algae issue, which is much worse. In most places, you'll have some sediment and mineral deposits on the bowl, but I've seen some heavy sediment when they're backflushing the system.

The rotten egg smell is bad - if water smells like that, it might not be safe to drink. Brita filters are okay, but won't filter living stuff. To do that, you'd need a multistage undersink system, a UV sterilizer, or some equivalent.

That said, the water in my town used to stink every spring when the snow would melt. It was safe to drink, but smelled horrible. Also, if there's construction happening upstream, it could be loosening sediment in the pipes.

How about the old fashioned boil the water and coffee filter?

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: shimsham
the "humble" beginnings of her problem, perhaps?

DEAR LORD.

Puke emoticon, stat.

 

[HardcoreRobot]

looks like mold to me


but im no expert. actually im not even knowledgable

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
looks like mold to me


but im no expert. actually im not even knowledgable

Could be, regardless it is not safe to drink or bathe in.

 

[samgau]

Could be black mold which is pretty toxic.....

 

[Slappy00]

Originally posted by: samgau
Could be black mold which is pretty toxic.....

be wary though if you call the health dept and they test it not to be toxic, you may be charged for their services. There are kits available to test for it, or you can get a small sample take it to your ocal university and ask for a mycologist and have them look at it.

 

[Shawn]

I hope you are not drinking that!

 

[episodic]

Originally posted by: shimsham
the "humble" beginnings of her problem, perhaps?

wtf is that?

 

[episodic]

up for information. . .

 

[daniel49]

ok don't panic I saw this on x-files reruns the other night. An alien plummer has infected your neighboorhood sewers in a conspiracy with unnamed government officials.
Leave the apartment quickly...no! don't look behind you move unsuspiciously to the door get in your car and leave.
You must then relocate to New Mexico and work in the fast food industry.
And hope that they don't find you.

 

[shimsham]

Originally posted by: episodic

Originally posted by: shimsham
the "humble" beginnings of her problem, perhaps?

wtf is that?

drain buildup. wifey has long hair that likes to clog the drain. it was 18"long. :vomit;

 

[episodic]

up for resolution