IRON problems
Water is a natural solvent, and given the needed time and conditions, it will dissolve anything it comes in contact with. That’s why, depending on where you live, your water can contain iron or manganese, which can cause rusty-orange or black staining. It can even alter hair color. Or if you have water that has a low pH, you can see the telltale, blue-green stains. You’ll see the stains on clothes, fixtures, sinks, tubs, water-using appliances and toilets. Quite frankly, the stains can appear on anything the water comes in regular contact with. These stains are very difficult to remove, if you can get rid of them at all.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF IRON?
Ferrous Iron : Otherwise known as “clear water iron”
This is a form of iron that cannot be seen in the water because it’s soluble, or iron dissolved in water. Deeper wells are a common source of ferrous iron.
Ferric Iron : Otherwise known as “red water iron”.
This is a form or iron that has been exposed to oxygen or an oxidizing agent causing the water to look orange and brown or reddish. Levels above 0.3ppm increase the likelihood of staining and seeing these effects on appliances, bath tubs, clothing etc.
Iron Sequestering:
This process is used by cities, towns or municipalities to keep the iron in solution or in its dissolved state. Keeping the iron in the water in this form prevents delivery pipes and watermains from forming deposits, in which, cause issues within the water delivery infrastructure system. Polyphosphates or sodium silicate are the binding agents added to the water source and are difficult to remove or reduce in your homes water supply.