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If your water in Milford comes from a private well and contains elevated levels of the minerals or contaminants identified later in this report, you may need a water filtration system or water softener to provide you with improved water quality. Iron and Manganese are naturally occurring minerals common in New England’s water supply, together referred to as “The Stainers” in the water treatment industry. Whether you are on a private well or town water, you may see some evidence of iron and other minerals in the water. See the lower section of this write-up describing symptoms of some of these common issues.

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IRON can show up in two forms; Dissolved in solution (ferrous form – clear water iron, can’t see until it stains) or precipitated (ferric) particulate iron which you can see in the water. Typical symptoms of iron in your water include Red/Brown stains in sinks, tub, dishwasher, laundry and/or Metallic taste. Iron may also show up in the form of Iron bacteria. Although harmless, iron bacteria can form gelatinous growths that my plug pipes or break free in slugs of dirty iron-laden water with unpleasant tastes and odors.  The EPA drinking water regulations set a recommended secondary maximum contaminant level of iron at .3 milligrams per liter.  The reason they call it a secondary contaminants is that iron isn’t considered a primary health threat.  See the link at Iron Article in Water Technology Magazine for more information on Iron in water and related water filtration challenges.  A water softener will be effective in removing dissolved iron from the water.

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Dissolved Iron Staining

MANGANESE also shows up dissolved in solution or precipitated (particulate) which you can see in the water. Typical symptoms of manganese in your water include brownish-black staining in the dishwasher and other plumbing fixtures.   Manganese may also show up in the form of manganese bacteria. Although harmless, manganese bacteria can form gelatinous growths that my plug pipes or break free in slugs of dirty manganese-laden water with unpleasant tastes and odors. The U.S. EPA drinking water regulations set a recommended secondary maximum contaminant level of manganese at .05 milligrams per liter. Manganese is also considered a secondary health threat, however at certain high levels, especially in children, can be a health threat. For more information on this topic, see the link at Manganese Article Water Tech Magazine. As with Iron, a water softener will be effective in removing dissolved manganese from the water.

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Hard Water Scale

HARD WATER (magnesium & calcium), evidenced by white scale build-up, can have damaging affects on your home’s plumbing as well as your ability to clean, even though the EPA has no published limits on this. Hard water interferes with almost every cleaning task, from doing the laundry to washing dishes to taking a shower. Clothing can look dingy and feel rough and scratchy. Dishes and glasses get spotted and a film may build up on shower doors, bathtubs, sinks and faucets. Washing your hair in hard water may leave it feeling sticky and dull. Hard water can also cause a residue to build-up in pipes that can lower water pressure throughout the house and ruin water using appliances.

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H2O Care is an established Massachusetts based water filtration and testing firm with offices in Stow, Middleton & Lakeville, MA, formed in 1989.  Articles published by the Company can be seen in Water Technology Magazines at http://publications. Contact us at [email protected] or 978-777-8330.