FAQs
Among the 10 most common questions customers ask is, what is causing this problem? Yellow, orange or brown staining is most likely caused by iron. Black or pink staining is commonly caused by manganese. White scale buildup and spotting is caused by hard water. Other staining may be caused by tannins, or copper pipes and a low pH.
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Water Staining
Iron in your water can cause stains that are yellow, orange or even a red coloration. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for substances in household water. For iron the MCL is .3 parts per million; if your iron level is above the MCL you may experience staining.
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How Water Becomes Hard
Hard water negatively affects the majority of homes in America, but what causes it? The water we get through precipitation is naturally soft and does not contain the minerals responsible for scale buildup. That occurs when water accumulates minerals from running over rocks or passing through soil.
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