How Do You Filter Iron From A Water Hose?
While iron in water does not pose a danger to those who drink it, it does have a strong taste that many people find unpleasant. (Well water is particularly prone to have an iron-y taste.) Particularly high levels of iron can also cause discoloration, which is problematic if water is being used for cleaning. Filtering water from an outdoor hose is a relatively simple matter, and can be done in several ways. Buy an attachable water filter for your hose. These filters contain ingredients (such as charcoal) that chemically or magnetically attract the substances being filtered. A removable filter is an especially good option if you use your hose for plant watering and would like to leave the water unfiltered at times. (Soluble forms of iron are good for plants.) These attachable water filters can be purchased online. One company that sells them is Pure Water Products, Llc. (See the link in Resources.) Build your own homemade water filter. The easiest way to do this is with coffee filters an
