Iron Water
Does your water have a metallic taste to it? Excessive levels of ironare the second-most common problem today, after water hardness,
The problem of red precipitates in standing water, like your toilet,
are a common and unsightly example of this water problem. You also will
see red stains on fixtures and clothes.
High Iron Problems
Reddish or red-brown stains on your fixtures and clothing
Yellow or orange colored water - clean water comes in one color: clear.
Metallic taste to your water
Iron problems exist in a few forms, which may require different water treatment for its removal. Contact us for more information.
Iron Stains Iron
in water is a common problem. Since iron makes up five percent of the
Earth's crust, water absorbs it as it passes through the ground and
into underground aquifers, wells and surface waters. Unfortunately,
iron creates some annoying problems. Iron is generally found in well
water, although city water users are not immune from the problems
associated with it. Inside Your Pipes
Iron
typically rears its ugly head as rusty orange/brown stains, streaks or
spots on clothing cleaned in a washing machine. Stains also appear on
bathtubs, sinks and faucets. Even small amounts of iron can cause
problems. Iron in concentrations as low as .3 parts per million can
cause staining. And iron staining can be difficult to remove; cleaning
may require special solvents. Iron can also clog pipes and damage the
internal parts of water-using appliances.
Iron exists in three
common forms: elemental iron, ferrous iron and ferric iron. The
elemental form of iron is found in the ground. Ferrous iron is in a
dissolved state within a water supply and will not cause any
discoloration, although a distinct metallic taste will be present. When
the dissolved iron reacts with oxygen, ferric iron results. Ferric iron
turns the water a hazy, reddish-brown color and makes it very
unappealing. Ferric iron stains bathtubs, sinks and fixtures when it
comes in contact with them. Even though iron is generally dissolved in
water, when the water is drawn from the tap, the iron reacts with the
oxygen in the air and enters the ferric state. In some cases, water may
already carry ferric iron when it's drawn from a faucet, and may appear
discolored.