Manganese causes dark stains and a metallic taste, and it can be filtered out. Here is the Concord guide.
The stains
Manganese leaves black or brown stains on fixtures, laundry, and appliances.
The taste
It also gives water a bitter, metallic taste at higher levels.
The fix
An oxidizing filter or a water softener removes manganese, depending on the level.
The call
Test first, then treat. Call 888-217-3585 and Concord, CA Plumbing Pros will match you with a Concord pro.
Plumbing in Concord: what to know
In Concord, mineral-rich water varies by region, and older neighborhoods still run on aging galvanized or copper lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Contra Costa County — from Pleasant Hill, Clayton and Walnut Creek to ZIP codes like 94519, 94518, 94521 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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