I live in Austin, and there is black slime in my water. What the hell is this?

Question:If there is a place in my apartment that water can stand for even a day or two (like in the toilet, etc.) black slime forms in the water. If I leave even a very small puddle of water in my sink and leave for a weekend, when I get back, a ring of black slime has formed. This is in Austin, Texas. What IS this crud and should I be worried about my drinking water?!!

Answers:
I wonder if it could be the algae that they report having problems with? It is supposed to be harmless.

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/water/harmles...

its probably soem sort or filth or residue from the last time the OU Sooners were in town.

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