Iron & Manganese
Water Contaminant Report
Iron and Manganese of Water
On our list of commonly found contaminants of concern!
Impacts to your health, appliances, laundry and fixtures.
Iron and Manganese are both classified as secondary contaminants. Manganese comes from industrial discharges as well as natural sources.
It is a potential health hazard at high levels. Iron comes from natural and industrial sources as well as aging and corroded distribution system piping.
Every house’s water is different. Schedule A home water test to learn what is in your home’s water.
Iron and Manganese in our water continued …
Iron is necessary for our health. The most well known role that iron plays in human nutrition is in the formation of the protein hemoglobin. Ingesting too much iron through your drinking water supply is not shown to be associated with adverse health effects.
The thing you’ll notice the most from water with high iron is a metallic taste and discoloring of fixtures. Iron will leave red or orange rust stains in the sink, toilet and the bath or shower. It builds up in the appliances and is the common reason for laundry getting discolored.
Manganese is necessary for proper nutrition and is part of a healthy diet. It can have undesirable effects on some of us when it is at elevated concentrations. Lifetime accumulations of manganese are a concern regarding possible neurological effects. Elevated levels of Manganese will cause staining similar to iron stains, but darker.
Care needs to be taken when designing iron/manganese removal systems. Factors such as flow rates, backwash, pH, contaminant levels, water temperature need to be evaluated. There are numerous systems configurations that will provide affordable solutions.
Pure Water by Design, Inc. can evaluate your water and design a whole home, affordable filtration system specifically designed for your water. Please use the contact page or give us a call at 781-733-9225 to schedule an appointment.
Iron & Manganese
The presence of this contaminant in your water affects the following.
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Metallic taste and discoloring of fixtures
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Orange rust stains in the sink, toilet and the bath or shower
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Damages appliances and clothing
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