Clear Up Iron Stains, Sulfur Odor & Acidic Water

Orange or brown staining points to iron; a rotten-egg smell points to sulfur (hydrogen sulfide); corroded pipes or blue-green staining can indicate low pH. A water test confirms exactly which — and often it's more than one.

Greensand uses a mineral media to filter out iron, manganese, and sulfur. Air-injection oxidizes those contaminants using air instead of chemicals. Both are effective; the right choice depends on your iron and sulfur levels.

If your water is acidic (low pH), it can corrode copper pipes and cause blue-green staining — a neutralizer raises it to a safe range. If it's alkaline (high pH), a reducer helps prevent scale and improves downstream equipment performance.

No. Iron, sulfur, and pH systems don't disinfect. If your well tests positive for bacteria, add a UV disinfection system, which neutralizes microorganisms without chemicals.

Stream Shield adds leak detection and automatic shutoff to select systems, protecting your home from water damage. It's an added safeguard, especially valuable for equipment installed in a finished space.

Yes — and it's often recommended. Treating iron and sulfur first protects the softener's resin from fouling, so both systems last longer and work better together.

Several are. Air-injection and greensand systems remove iron and sulfur without ongoing chemical dosing. Some injection-based pH and heavy-treatment systems use a metered solution — we'll tell you which applies to your setup.

These systems connect at your main water line and often involve drain and electrical connections. We recommend professional installation for correct sizing, setup, and warranty coverage.