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"As water moves through rock underground, it slowly dissolves the minerals. \nWhen enough minerals have seeped into the liquid, it’s called hard water \n[1]. One of the most common ones found in well water is iron. Here are the \nproblems that high iron levels can cause and what you can do.\n\n-------- A GUIDE TO IRON IN HARD WATER ---------------------------------------\n\n.... Why It’s a Problem\n\nIron is only hazardous to your health in extremely high dosages; it would \nrequire a much higher amount than is found in your drinking water to do you \nreal harm. However, it does cause a wide range of unpleasant problems for \nyour family and home. Excessive iron levels can dry out your hair and skin \nover time as you bathe in and consume it.\n\nAs you use water in your home, the iron will also stick to your appliances \nand fixtures. This results in unsightly red, yellow, or brownish stains on \nyour sink, bathtubs, and even on your clothing after washing.\n\nThis staining is extremely difficult to remove. Just as it builds up outside \nyour plumbing, the iron will also accumulate inside the pipes. Over time, \nthat buildup clogs your home’s plumbing and your water-using appliances, \nreducing your water pressure and shortening their life span.\n\n.... How to Detect It\n\nThis problem is easily detectable because of iron stains and the odor. Hard \nwater has a distinctly metallic taste and smell to it, which you may notice \nwhen drinking a glass of tap water or preparing food with it. It tends to \nmake certain foods taste harsher and gives them a black appearance.\n\nYou may see reddish stains inside your sinks and tubs, paired with a mineral \nbuildup around your faucets. If you suspect unusually high levels, bring in a \nprofessional to test your water. They’ll take a sample to their lab and \ntest it for iron along with other common contaminants you would want to \nfilter out.\n\n \n\n/If you suspect that you have a hard water problem, it’s time to have your \nwater tested. *The Water Source* [2] in Wappingers Falls, NY, offers water \ntreatment solutions throughout the Hudson Valley. These professionals have \nover 30 years of experience testing water and installing filtration or \nsoftening systems. They carry products from the industry’s most trusted \nmanufacturers. Learn more on their website [3], and call (845) 297-1600 to \nschedule a free water analysis. /\n\n\n[1] https://www.watertreatmenthudsonvalley.com/\n[2] https://nearsay.com/b/550551/31568/dutchess/myers-corner/water-purifiers/the-water-source\n[3] https://www.watertreatmenthudsonvalley.com/water-analysis\n"
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