Tiny black specks in the water are usually rubber, rust, or sediment from the plumbing. Here is the Tyler guide.
The rubber cause
A deteriorating washer, gasket, or supply line sheds soft black specks into the water.
The rust cause
Small dark flakes can be iron or manganese from older pipes or the heater.
The test
Run water from several taps to narrow down which fixture or line is the source.
The call
Find and fix the source. Call 888-217-3585 and Tyler Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Tyler pro.
Plumbing in Tyler: what to know
In Tyler, hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Smith County — from Whitehouse, Bullard and Lindale to ZIP codes like 75701, 75711, 75702 — 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.
Need a hand in Tyler?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Tyler Plumbing Helpers will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Tyler.