Are you suspicious of iron in your water? One of the easiest ways to detect if you have dissolved iron in your water is its hardness. Hard water can leave your skin feeling rough and scaly and the water will taste slightly metallic.You might also notice rust-colored stains on fixtures, in the sink, or scale buildup in plumbing.
Beside the unpleasant side effect mentioned above, iron in you water can also do damage to your home's plumbing and home appliances. Appliances running on hard water lose efficiency over time, as lime scale buildup and mineral deposits slow them down and require more energy to run.
If you are noticing any of these side effect, you may have iron in your water:
- Dry, itchy skin
- Dull hair
- Worn, scratchy clothes
- Lime scale or other build up around drains, faucets, and fixtures
- Water that takes a lot of soap or time to lather
- Rust-colored stains in sinks and tubs
While you can spot treat iron in your water chemically, the most common and effective way to address this problem is with a water softener or filtration system.
Do you have iron in your water? Contact us today at Elgin Pure Water Inc.