The first step is to check and see if the brown water is coming out of the hot water tap only, or if it’s coming out of both hot and cold taps.
If the answer is both, it is not your water heater. You may want to call The City of Brantford – Water @ 519-756-1360 or your local water utility.
If the brown water is coming out of the hot water tap only, there may be an issue with your water heater. Give us a call and we will come take a look.