Tap Water Rubber Plumbing Components

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​9. Why are my rubber plumbing components dissolving? Why am I finding black rubber particles in my water?​​​

Ann Arbor uses chloramines as the disinfectant that keeps water safe to drink all the way to people's homes. Chloramines are not compatible with some types of rubber and will cause them to dissolve. Local plumbers and plumbing supply shops are typically aware of this compatibility issue. Rubber components labeled as chloramine-compatible will resist this degradation. ​​

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