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Too much iron is a common problem in households that rely on well water.

Iron can make it into your water through one of two ways: seepage from groundwater containing trace amounts of iron or corrosion of pipes as water travels from well to tap. So how can you tell that the problems you notice with your water are in fact related to the presence of iron?

Iron can be more than a hassle in the home. Its effects range from a metallic taste in drinking water to ruined pipes and appliances.

If your home or business is dealing with high levels of iron in its water supply, the byproduct of contamination can be far-reaching and should be dealt with quickly and thoroughly.

Rust stains in your tub or sink? Water taste metallic? Do you get enough of your iron in your multivitamins? Learn more about how iron gets in your water and how a water filter system can help the associated impact on your home.

Iron. One of the most common elements in the world, and a necessary mineral in the human diet. It is also abundant in much of our water supply, and while a necessary nutrient, can create problems in your home and business when present in the water you use.