Iron is found in almost all well water across the globe. It can clog up nipple-type drinkers and cause them to malfunction. In dissolved form, it is a leading ingredient in the formation of biofilm which can impart an odour and taste that can inhibita flock's drinking. A good filtering system can eliminate much of it, aided by the right kind of sanitiser/cleaner and frequent flushing of drinker lines. Iron is a mineral found everywhere. It makes up five percent of the earth's crust and is a familiarsubstance found in wells across the globe. By itself, it is not harmful to humans or animals to consume as part of the water they drink. Iron's main effect is to discolour items it comes in contact with, creating the reddish-brown or yellow stains on sinks, tubs, washing machines and clothes, and adding a distinctive taste and odour to water that people and animals may not like.
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