Go ahead, give it a sniff. Iron often smells like metallic pennies or blood—kinda like when you bite your lip and taste that coppery tang. Does your water taste “earthy” or “mineral-heavy”? That’s iron waving hello on your tongue.
But be careful: a strong sulfur smell (rotten eggs) usually means bacteria or hydrogen sulfide, not iron. Don’t confuse the two—rusty water smells like a hardware store, not a swamp. If it smells like a bad egg, skip the iron test and call a pro.
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