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Iron is a common metallic element found in the earth's crust. Water percolating through soil and rock can dissolve minerals containing iron and hold it in solution. Occasionally, iron pipes also may be a source of iron in water. Iron can affect the flavor and color of food and water. It may react with tannins in coffee, tea and some alcoholic beverages to produce a black sludge, which affects both taste and appearance. Iron will cause reddish-brown staining of laundry, porcelain, dishes, utensils and even glassware. Soaps and detergents do not remove these stains, and use of chlorine bleach and alkaline builders (such as sodium and carbonate) may intensify the stains. Iron deposits will build up in pipelines, pressure tanks, water heaters and water softeners. This reduces the available quantity and pressure of the water supply. There also are associated increases in energy costs from pumping water through constricted pipes or heating water with heating rods coated with iron mineral deposits.