Blue-green stains on fixtures are usually copper corrosion from acidic water. Here is the Lake Charles guide.
The cause
Water that is slightly acidic slowly dissolves copper from the pipes and leaves blue-green stains.
The test
A pH test confirms whether low pH is the problem. humid conditions and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Lake Charles, water chemistry varies by area.
The fix
A neutralizing filter raises the pH and protects the pipes.
The call
Stop the corrosion before it pinholes a line. Call 888-217-3585 and Lake Charles Plumbing Pros will match you with a Lake Charles pro.
Plumbing in Lake Charles: what to know
In Lake Charles, humid conditions and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Calcasieu County — from Sulphur, Orange and Jennings to ZIP codes like 70609, 70601, 70629 — 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 Lake Charles?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Lake Charles Plumbing Pros will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Lake Charles.