Why does my water taste like metal?
Iron is the most abundant mineral on earth, and the Mid-Missouri area is no exception. Rain and melting snow dissolve the iron closest to the surface as they carry dissolved iron to underground aquifers that supply our homes with water.
High concentrations of dissolved iron produce water that tastes like metal. Coffee, tea, and other beverages made from water with a high concentration of iron will take on an inky, black color. This abundance of iron is not considered hazardous, but the stains and tastes can be a major annoyance. 
Iron stains
This ferrous iron is not immediately visible to the eye. This perfectly clear appearance is why it is sometimes called “clear water iron.” Only later when the dissolved iron reacts with oxygen in the air, will it show itself. It takes on the trademark brown or rust color and leaves unsightly stains on clothes and plumbing fixtures.
How to remove the iron and metal taste from your water
Unfortunately, iron cannot be removed from water in its dissolved state. Modern-day iron filters use cutting-edge technology to get the job done. By raising the pH of the water (decreasing its acidity), iron filters oxidize the ferrous iron into a precipitate. The precipitate then binds to specialized resin beads within the filter and can be rinsed away during the ion-exchange process of backwashing.
Free test for iron in your water
Treatments for iron issues have proven to be extremely effective, but only after a careful water test determines the exact nature of your water issues. For more information on the most efficient methods of removing iron and other unwanted contaminants from your water, contact Show Me Water Experts today.
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