DHEC says the color is caused by naturally occurring iron and manganese that are in the wells their utility uses to supply the water system.
They say they’ve responded to numerous complaints about this issue from the neighborhood, and that Utilities Inc. was directed to flush the water system.
News 19 have been given photos of stained whites, stained appliances, and stained bathtubs Stonegate residents attribute to the water.
"Flint, Michigan’s been in the big news, well their water was toxic," said resident Brian Dobbe.
"Our water looks toxic."
"Because of the sediment that comes through the water I have to replace the filter every three to four months instead of once a year," Dobbe said.
DHEC says the treatments that remove the iron and manganese in the well system do not remove 100% of the build up that can occur over time.
The utility is now evaluating the water treatment systems used at the wells.
News 19 is also taking water samples to Access Analytical lab testing services to see what could be in the water.
DHEC says the drinking water system is in compliance with all established health-based standards, but that people who have sensitivity to iron should talk to their healthcare provider if they’re concerned about consuming iron in their drinking water.