Upon transitioning from city water to a well, this homeowner immediately noticed a significant difference in water quality. Their well water contained high levels of iron which made bathing uncomfortable and created an unpleasant metallic taste and odor when drinking. Initially, the homeowner had a whole-home water filtration system installed which is designed primarily for city water to address chlorine taste and odors. While this system has some capacity to remove small amounts of iron and hardness, it was insufficient to fully eliminate its effects.
To resolve the issue, the homeowner replaced the existing filtration system with a professional-grade water softener and iron filter. This upgrade provided the homeowner with clean water, eliminating the unpleasant odor and taste. Additionally, the water became soft, offering a significant improvement in both water quality and overall satisfaction.