Manganese causes dark stains and a metallic taste, and it can be filtered out. Here is the Apopka 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 Apopka Plumbing Pros will match you with an Apopka pro.
Plumbing in Apopka: what to know
In Apopka, hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Lake County — from Ocoee, Altamonte Springs and Mount Dora to ZIP codes like 32768, 32712, 32703 — 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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