Orange and Black Stains
Iron and manganese leave orange, rust, and black stains on sinks, tubs, toilets, and laundry that no amount of scrubbing will permanently remove.
Orange and Black Staining
What Causes Orange and Black Stains
Orange or rust colored stains are caused by iron in your water. Black or dark stains are caused by manganese. These minerals are naturally present in groundwater throughout Sevierville and East Tennessee.
When water containing iron or manganese is exposed to air, the minerals oxidize and leave stains behind. This is why stains appear in sinks, toilets, tubs, laundry, and appliances.
Signs of Iron and Manganese in Your Water
Orange or Rust Colored Stains
Iron leaves orange, brown, or rust colored stains on sinks, tubs, toilets, and clothing. These stains return quickly after cleaning because the source is in the water, not on the surface.
Black or Dark Gray Stains
Manganese creates black or dark gray staining that commonly appears in toilets, dishwashers, and on plumbing fixtures. Like iron, it cannot be scrubbed away permanently without treating the water.
Stains That Keep Coming Back
Cleaning products may temporarily remove staining, but the minerals are still in your supply. Until the water is treated, the staining will continue to return.
Brown or Discolored Hot Tubs and Pools
Iron and manganese turn hot tub and pool water brown, orange, or cloudy shortly after filling. Draining and refilling does not fix it. The minerals are in the source water and will discolor every fill until properly treated.
Damage to Plumbing and Appliances
Iron and manganese build up inside pipes, water heaters, and appliances over time. This reduces water flow, shortens equipment lifespan, and leads to costly repairs if left untreated.
Why This Problem Should Be Fixed
Iron and manganese do more than stain surfaces. They slowly build up inside your plumbing system and appliances, leading to reduced water flow and expensive repairs.
Without proper treatment, staining continues and the damage becomes worse over time.
How Elite Water Diagnoses and Fixes It
We perform a professional water quality check to measure iron, manganese, and other important factors. This allows us to identify exactly what is causing the staining.
Based on the results, we install a properly sized iron filtration system designed for your specific water conditions.
We verify the system is working correctly before we leave and ensure your water runs clean and clear moving forward.
We'll Call you Soon
Elite Water will contact you soon to learn more about your water system, understand the problems you are experiencing, and schedule your water quality check. Our goal is to identify the real cause and help you get clean, reliable water.
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