The Hard Truth About Iron in Well Water

THE HARD TRUTH ABOUT IRON IN WELL WATER

Water is one of the most necessary things in our lives. Imagining our lives without water would be impossible.

Whether it is for drinking, washing, shower, or cooking, water is irreplaceable. However, the problem occurs when the water is impure and contains a high amount of iron. Iron in our diet is healthy, but the iron in water may pose a critical threat to our health and well-being. The question that pops up on our mind is how does it get into our well water. Let’s find that answer!

HOW DOES IRON GET INTO YOUR WELL WATER? As per experts, these are the two main ways how iron gets into the well water:

Through Rainwater and the Surface: Iron usually gets into the well from the rainwater, which carries soil from the surface to the well, which then mixes with the water. You would have noticed that the water often changes its color right after rains, isn’t it? That’s because of the dirt and the soil, which has traces of iron in it.

Soil Erosion and Corrosion: When water from around the region reaches the well, it has traces of iron. It is because the water usually travels through the metallic pipes.

Rust and other dust particles along with the soil reach, the well and thus, you find iron in the water that you fetch from the well. Not only in well water but, you would also find traces of iron in your supply water because of the same reason.

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH HAZARDS CAUSED BY IRON IN MY WATER? Iron not only harms your health but also the water system, appliances, and clothes. There are some serious effects on your health because of the toxic amount of iron present in the water.

Excessive iron in well water or supply water may also rust in skin borne diseases and issues like hair fall. There are many other forms of bacterias that it carries along. If you use supply water or take water from the well, the chances are that you use it for your food too, which is again detrimental to your health.

Many water-borne diseases spread due to contaminated water from the well or any other source. All of it can be toxic for you and your loved ones. Health experts advise thoroughly checking the purity of water before consumption to avoid any serious health issues.

SO WHAT DAMAGING EFFECTS DOES IRON HAVE IN WELL WATER? The iron present in your well water is not only dangerous to your health, but it also causes some damage to your dishes, household goods, your laundry, and the food you cook. Well, you also might be using that water for drinking, which is not safe, either. Other potential damages that iron may cause are stains on your clothes or dishes or anything that you use well water for. It may also result in clogging and rusting of pipes and may also produce the foul taste and unpleasant smell. It may be pretty troublesome, particularly if you have guests or relatives visiting you. Although they may not complain about it to you, this is something they are most likely to notice.

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