2006-11-17 06:35:39 · 13 answers · asked by gypsy 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
There are two things that could be happening.
First, there's a strong concentration of ferrous material in your well water. This will leave an orange (rust-colored) deposit on the sink as the liquid evaporates. So it actually isn't the "water" making your sink change color. It's just a deposit of another material that's been dissolved or suspended in the liquid.
Second there's the fact that your sink may already be made of metal, and the constant exposure of the water and air to the bare metal surface (like if you chipped the porcelain) will actually rust the SINK material. In this case, it really is your sink changing color ... the water is just part of the chemical process of oxidation.
2006-11-17 15:05:15 · answer #1 · answered by CanTexan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your well water contains high levels of iron oxide (rust). It's orange on a car, and it's orange in your sink.
A functioning water softener will remove it, along with calcium and other minerals found in hard water.
2006-11-17 06:38:15 · answer #2 · answered by hallmanjj 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used to have well water - it's the rust from the water. Damned hard to get off, too. Lime Away helps get rid of the orange color, but then tends to wear away the surface of the porcelain.
2006-11-17 06:44:42 · answer #3 · answered by Terri A 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You probably have a high metal content in your water - iron or the like. The included link has information on iron content in your water and dealing with it.
2006-11-17 06:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by jfellrath 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your water supply contains some ferric iron oxide (FeO3), or rust as its otherwise known. The local rocks must have some iron in it.
2006-11-17 06:40:40 · answer #5 · answered by 13caesars 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is the iron in the water and you see is actualy rust
2006-11-17 06:37:44 · answer #6 · answered by Peace 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
High iron content in water, those are actually rust stains you have.
2006-11-17 06:38:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
there must be iron elements in the soil or bricks .... is the brickwork orange ? this maybee the answer, have the soil tested from the bottom of the well
2006-11-17 06:38:41 · answer #8 · answered by insenergy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
becuase of the iron or rust in the water!
2006-11-17 06:42:42 · answer #9 · answered by ~*cRaCkNeSs*~ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most likely, your well water contains a lot of iron
2006-11-17 07:56:38 · answer #10 · answered by greenfrisbee_2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋