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Get ‘Iron Free’ Water with Iron Water Filters

Most homeowners are unaware of the presence of iron in the water supply until they observe reddish flakes suspended in a glass containing tap water. This is when they start to think about having iron water filters installed to remove iron from drinking water.

You may ask yourself, “Is the iron in the water really that bad for my health?” Well you do require iron for healthy functioning of the body but iron in tap water is more of nuisance than a benefit. When water contains excessive amount of iron, it begins to look and taste weird. You may have seen your once clear tap water turn reddish brown, brown, red or even yellow and give off pungent odors with a strong metallic taste.

Although you may not feel the damages caused by excessive amounts of iron, your clothing, dishware, water pipes and plumbing fixtures (including toilets, sinks and tubs) definitely feel the difference. Iron will actually cause reddish brown stains on your laundry, kitchen utensils and even glassware. Manganese, also a metal contaminant, is equally damaging and acts in a similar way but causes stains that are brownish black in color.

Having high iron content flowing through water pipes may leave you with expensive replacement bills as iron buildup within pipes blocks or restricts normal flow of water. These issues can be resolved quite effectively with the use of iron water filters.

Generally, iron water filters resolve most water related complaints and are not just limited to correcting the taste and odor issues of drinking water. The filter system not only removes iron but also takes care of other impurities such as sediment, silt, dirt, sand, heavy metals, industrial chemicals and VOCs. This prevents damage to your water pipes and takes care of your health. All toxic contaminants in your tap water are removed efficiently by iron water filters making you worry free.

The major problem caused by iron containing water is the irreversible damage to water pipes and other plumbing fixtures. When water supply contains high amounts of iron and manganese (both of which are metals and are chemically related), the metals begin to form deposits in the very water pipes that carry them through the supply to your taps. As the accumulation begins to increase, these deposits can cause increased problems in water flow and may require changing of water heaters, water pipelines, storage tanks and other appliances affected by the deposits.

Having iron water filters in place can also help you prolong the life of your electrical appliances that use water. Iron buildup can ruin your dishwasher and washing machine as it leaves reddish brown stains, which cannot be removed even after cleaning with soap and other harsh detergents. Sometimes you may also notice that these stains get worse after cleaning and you will have to replace your appliance ultimately.

The trouble does not end here. If you don’t have an iron water filter for protection, iron and manganese deposits may create significant economic and ecologic problems. There is an increased consumption of energy to pump and heat water through the narrowed pipes. The heating rods also lose efficiency as they become coated with a layer of iron and manganese. You may have to spend huge sums of money to buy new heating equipment to get rid of issues that could easily be resolved by installing an iron water filter in your home.

Iron water filters also help to keep away iron or manganese bacteria, which are commonly found in water containing high iron and manganese content. These bacteria don’t really harm your health but cause reddish brown and blackish brown stains in toilet tanks, sinks and tubs and can clog water pipes.

You can select iron water filters based on the amount of iron contained in water supply coming to your home. Water may contain iron as iron particles (reddish brown particles) or dissolved iron (they appear colorless and cause no significant changes in color or appearance of water).

You can know whether or not your water supply contains dissolved iron by allowing tap water to stand still for some time. Water containing dissolved iron turns red or brown after prolonged standing. Generally multiple stage iron filters contain carbon filters to remove particulate matter, sediments, chemicals and other synthetic impurities. Iron and manganese removal from water is achieved through either ion exchange or aeration. The use of iron water filters purifies your water and reduces rust that saves your pipes and other plumbing fixtures.

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