Before you attempt to remove anything that
appears to be iron-related, it is important to have your water tested. Once you
determine whether you organic or inorganic iron in your water, you can take
steps to correct the problems.
Iron bacteria flourish best under dark conditions
and in waters containing dissolved iron and carbon dioxide. It can clog pipes
and screens, and can leave brownish stains on laundry, reddish-brown particles
on fixtures, and can cause an unpleasant taste and odor in water.
