Clear Tannin Color From Your Well Water
Purpose-built tannin treatment that removes the yellow-brown, tea-colored tint organic tannins leave behind.
Why this matters
Tannins are natural organic compounds from decaying leaves and vegetation that leach into well water, especially shallow wells or wells near wetlands. They tint water yellow, tan, or tea-colored and add a musty taste. Tannins slip right through a standard softener or sediment filter, so they need a dedicated tannin resin to remove.
Signs you might have this problem
- Yellow, tan, or tea-colored water, clearer when it sits
- A musty, earthy, or tangy taste
- Staining on fixtures and laundry a softener does not fix
- Color that gets worse after heavy rain
Recommended 360 systems
Bluetooth Tannin Softener
A dedicated tannin resin that clears the yellow-brown tint organic tannins leave in well water. Sized to your home rather than tiered.
Installation & maintenance
Installs at the main line and regenerates on a schedule, similar to a softener but with tannin-selective resin. Because tannin levels and water chemistry vary well to well, we size the system and set the regeneration from your water test. If your well also has iron or hardness, those get their own treatment in the right order. Professional installation available in Austin and surrounding areas.
Frequently asked questions
Why will not my softener remove the color?
A standard softener targets hardness minerals, not organic tannins. Tannins need a tannin-selective resin, which is what this system uses.
Is tannin-colored water safe?
Tannins are usually a cosmetic and taste issue rather than a health risk, but the color and musty taste make water unpleasant. A water test confirms what is in your well.
Why is a water test important for tannin?
Tannin concentration and pH change how the resin is sized and regenerated. Testing sets it up to actually clear the color and keep it clear.
Not sure which system is right?
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