The Hidden Reason Behind Brown Water — And the Smart Fix with an Iron Removal Plant
At a home in Chennai, a family began noticing a strange change in their tap water. “Every time we fill a bucket, the water looks brownish and leaves rust stains on our clothes ,” said the homeowner. They thought it was due to old plumbing. They replaced their pipes. They cleaned their sump and overhead tank. They even added bleaching powder to the storage. But the brown water always returned — darker and more stubborn than before. It wasn’t the pipes. It wasn’t the tank. It was the water itself, carrying dissolved iron from underground. The Real Reason Behind Brown or Rusty Water Brown water from taps or borewells is a common sign of iron contamination. As groundwater passes through iron-rich soil or corroded pipes, it absorbs iron particles. Once this water is exposed to air, the iron oxidizes — turning the water brown or reddish. This not only discolours the water but also: Leaves brown stains on tiles, sinks, and clothes Causes a metallic taste in water Creates rust buildup in...