Mora, MN

Iron is one of the most common metals found in Minnesota’s water sources. Whether you use city water or well water, this natural metal can finds its way into your tap.

Typically, this happens either through seeping but could also be corrosion. Seeping is simply the process of rainwater seeping through the ground, collection metals and minerals (including iron) as it makes its way into your natural water source. Corrosion, however, comes from the pipes your water travels through.

If your pipes are made of iron, the combination of water and oxygen passing through them can lead to rust. The rust then breaks off in fragments, entering your water and inevitably your tap.

While the iron in your water isn’t dense enough to cause health concerns, it can cause several frustrations, including stubborn, brown stains on your tub and sink, and buildup in your pipes.

Iron also gives your water a metallic flavor, which can reduce the quality of your food and drinks. To remove it from your water, you need a quality water filtration system.