Kitchen cold water line may be bypassed if water softener is selected and sodium in the diet is a concern. Alternatively, soften water in washer, tub and basins by adding non-precipitating water conditioners. Special scale filters may be attached to the cold water supply lines to appliances. Reddish-brown stains in sinks, toilets, tubs, dishwashers and dishes. Reddish-brown stains or yellowing of laundry, especially after using chlorine bleach.
Water tastes metallic.
Fluffy brown sediment in standing water. Dissolved iron in the water that is oxidized by air to form iron oxide, which is insoluble. Have water analyzed to determine type and amount of iron problem, then select appropriate iron removal equipment such as chlorinator and sand filter, high capacity water softener or manganese greensand filter. Equipment for removing iron from water should be purchased from a reliable dealer who has training in this particular problem. Reddish slime on walls of toilet flush tank and reduced water flow.