Rust on the pump indicates exposure to water or iron bacteria, which can cause clogs.
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Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
16 Apr. 2026
The bright red blood was the literal red flag of colorectal cancer, compared to the darker, or black and tarry blood that often indicates upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
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