This can be a problem in drinking and recycled water. It is a result of water sitting in hoses and chemicals leaching from the hose into the water.

When sprayed into a glass or onto the ground, the water can appear soapy and have a strange stale odour. This usually takes around 5-8 minutes of flushing to clear and is not a problem with the water quality.

To confirm, remove hose from the tap and carry out a similar test by trying to make foam into a glass directly from the tap. If the water is still foaming please contact Council’s Water and Wastewater Section.