The quality of your water supply is vital to your health and well-being. Contaminants in the water can affect its odor, taste, and appearance. One of the most common pollutants is iron, a resource that is naturally present in most drinking water in minimal concentrations. To reduce excess iron content, install an iron filtering system to protect your water quality. Here are three reasons to consider this product.

Why Do You Need an Iron Filtering System?

1. Improves Water Quality

Iron can make your drinking water unpleasant to consume. The most obvious sign is a metallic taste. If it’s used to make coffee, tea, lemonade, or another beverage, it may take on a dark color and produce an even more off-putting flavor. The iron can also contribute to an odorous film that lingers in pipes, and may be visible inside the toilet tank. An iron filtering system will improve water quality throughout the house.

2. Prolong Fixture Life Span

Even low quantities of iron can do damage to water fixtures. The more iron that your water supply contains, the more scale, stains, and deposits that are left behind on the pipes, faucets, showerheads, and appliances. Those marks aren’t just unsightly — they’re also very difficult to remove without serious effort. Over time, they may not come off at all. By installing a filter, you’ll greatly reduce the chances of those telltale rusty brown stains leaving a mark on your fixtures.

3. Requires Little Maintenance

An iron filter is only as effective as it is clean. Fortunately, maintaining the system is fairly easy and doesn’t require much commitment from homeowners. The backwashing cycle is designed to essentially self-clean the unit by releasing a cleansing agent to flush away the trapped iron. The cleanser, along with any lingering buildup, is rinsed away and the filter cycles back to its original state. Homeowners should replace the cleanser at least two to three times a year to ensure that the filter remains clear.  

Are you ready to improve your home’s water quality? Turn to the experts at AquaKlear Filtration of McCall, ID. The company offers a wide range of solutions designed to boost water quality and reduce contamination, including iron filtering systems, water softeners, and carbon filtering. Visit them online to learn more about how they can help, or call (208) 315-1565.