What is iron bacteria? Give a few examples
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Iron bacteria
Water is the universal solvent, and groundwater usually has some characteristics of the soil and rock where it is found. Because iron is one of the most abundant minerals in the earth's crust, it is very common in groundwater. When there is too much iron in the water you can see a reddish-brown color, stained laundry, and poor tasting coffee. An equally common but less understood problem is infestation of water supplies with the iron bacteria.
Effects of iron bacteria :
The more serious problems occur when the iron bacteria build up in well systems. Iron bacteria do not cause health problems, but they can have the following unpleasant and possibly effects:
1.cause odors
2.corrode plumbing equipment
3.reduce well yields (clog screens and pipes)
4.increase chances of sulfur bacteria infestation
Example:- Nitrospirae