If you’ve noticed a metallic taste to your water recently, there could be one of several underlying causes. Some of the contaminants can be harmful if consumed over an extended period, while others are benign other than the unpleasant flavor. To get back to drinking water that is both safe and delicious, pinpoint the cause and invest in a water purifier or filtration system that removes the contaminants. Here are the most common causes of this phenomenon.

Common Causes of Metallic Tasting Water

Hints of Metal From Pipes

The most likely cause of a metallic taste is trace amounts of copper or iron seeping from pipes into the water. In small quantities, these materials are not harmful. However, some pipes in very old homes could be made of lead, which is poisonous. If you’re unsure whether you have any lead plumbing, have your water tested and then get a water filtration system installed to be safe.

Seepage or Corrosion

In homes that use well water, the metallic taste could come from underground. Minerals from the aquifer can seep into water before it enters your plumbing. Though this isn’t usually a health concern, a water purifier will resolve the taste issue.

Low pH

In some cases, the chemical makeup of your water might be what’s causing the strange taste. Water with a low pH, sometimes referred to as soft water, is more acidic than neutral or basic water. You can purchase a pH test kit to determine if this is the cause and find a water purifier that addresses pH issues.

If you need a water purifier to deliver better-tasting water to your home, the professionals at Stadeli Water Systems in Silverton, OR can help. The water purification experts have been serving homeowners in the community for more than 65 years, providing high-quality installation and repairs at affordable prices. Whether you need a home water filter or other solution to improve the safety and flavor of your water supply, call (503) 873-9287 or contact the team online to learn more.