Iron and Odor Removal in the Twin Cities
Stop the orange stains, eliminate the sulfur smell, and protect your fixtures with the right iron and odor filtration.
AJ Alberts installs iron and odor removal systems across the Twin Cities Metro and Western Wisconsin. We address ferrous (clear water) iron, ferric (red water) iron, manganese staining, and hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg) odor. Free in home water testing identifies the specific issue, then we install the right filtration to solve it. Locally owned since 1989, fully licensed in MN and WI.
What is Iron and Odor Removal?
Iron and manganese are naturally occurring minerals in groundwater across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Sulfur compounds also occur naturally and produce that distinctive rotten egg smell. While not generally health hazards at moderate levels, all three cause significant aesthetic and practical problems in a home.
Standard water softeners can remove small amounts of iron but are not designed to handle elevated iron levels, manganese, or sulfur. Specialty iron and odor filtration is the right solution.
AJ Alberts installs iron filtration systems sized for your specific water profile, whether you are on city water with elevated mineral content or a private well that needs comprehensive treatment.
Signs You Need Iron and Odor Removal
- Reddish orange staining in toilets, sinks, tubs, and bathtubs
- Brown or black streaking from manganese
- Metallic taste in drinking water
- Rotten egg smell from hot water, cold water, or both
- Stained laundry, especially whites
- Clogged shower heads, faucets, or appliance filters
- Rust colored buildup in pipes and water heaters
- Softener resin beds that need frequent cleaning or replacement
Our Installation Process
Free in home water test
We test for iron type and concentration, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, and other relevant parameters. The type of iron matters because different systems handle ferrous (dissolved, clear water) versus ferric (oxidized, red water) iron.
System recommendation
Based on your water profile and the type of iron present, we recommend the right filtration approach. Some systems handle iron and manganese together. Some homes benefit from oxidizing iron filters that also address sulfur odor.
Upfront pricing
You get a clear price before any work begins. No surprise fees.
Professional installation
Iron filter installations typically take four to six hours depending on plumbing layout. We size and install the system, set up backwash cycles, and verify performance.
Post install verification
Follow up water test confirms the system is performing as expected.
Iron and Odor Filtration Options We Install
- Oxidizing Iron Filters. Use injected air or chlorine to oxidize dissolved iron, then filter the resulting particles. Effective for moderate to high iron levels. Many oxidizing systems also address hydrogen sulfide odor.
- Greensand Filters. Use manganese coated greensand media to oxidize and filter iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide simultaneously. Effective for many Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin water profiles.
- Birm Filters. Lower maintenance option for moderate iron levels in homes with elevated dissolved oxygen.
- Specialized Sulfur Treatment. For homes where sulfur odor is the primary issue, dedicated hydrogen sulfide systems address the smell without other unnecessary filtration.
- Combined Iron and Manganese Systems. Many Twin Cities homes need both iron and manganese filtration. Combined systems handle both contaminants in a single unit.
What This Costs
Iron and odor removal system costs vary based on the contaminant load, system type, and your home's plumbing. AJ Alberts provides upfront pricing during your free in home water test with no surprise fees. Financing is available.
What Our Customers Say
"Our well water was staining everything orange. The iron filter system AJ Alberts put in was a game changer. Plus, the team was knowledgeable and professional throughout."
- John D., Twin Cities Metro
"We dealt with rotten egg smell for years thinking it was unfixable. AJ Alberts installed an oxidizing system and the smell is completely gone. Should have called sooner."
- Jason R., Twin Cities Metro
"Both iron and manganese in our water. They installed a combined system that handles both. No more brown streaks, no more clogged shower heads. Fast install."
- Heather M., Twin Cities Metro
Serving the Twin Cities Metro
Iron and odor issues are most common in:
- Blaine (elevated iron and manganese, occasional sulfur odor)
- Hudson WI (naturally occurring iron and manganese in groundwater)
- Cottage Grove (some iron staining in city water)
- Stillwater (private well homes especially)
- Any home on a private well across the region
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schedule Your Free Water Test
Stop Iron Staining and Sulfur Odor for Good.
Schedule a free in home water test with AJ Alberts. We identify exactly what is in your water and recommend the right filtration with upfront pricing.