What is causing the staining of my plumbing fixtures?

Iron and manganese can cause a brownish orange staining on plumbing fixtures. The level of iron and manganese in our raw water is enough to cause staining problems. Since December of 2003, Mansfield has been using Chlorine Dioxide to reduce iron and manganese.

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1. Why does my water seem cloudy?
2. Why does chilled tap water taste better than water straight from the tap?
3. Does Mansfield have hard water?
4. Is my water safer with water purification devices?
5. What is causing the staining of my plumbing fixtures?
6. Where does our water come from?
7. What is the cause of taste and odor in my drinking water?
8. How are our fresh water drinking zones protected?