White flecks in the water usually come from the water heater or a dissolving faucet part. Here is the Memphis guide.
The dip tube
A failing water heater dip tube breaks into small white plastic pieces that flow to the taps.
The scale
Hard water scale can break loose from the heater or the aerators. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Memphis, scale is common.
The aerator
Checking the faucet aerators shows whether the particles are coming from the fixture or the supply.
The call
Identify the source before it spreads. Call 888-217-3585 and Memphis Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Memphis pro.
Plumbing in Memphis: what to know
In Memphis, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Shelby County — from Germantown, Southaven and Horn Lake to ZIP codes like 38114, 38111, 38152 — 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 Memphis?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Memphis Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Memphis.