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Black stains

Dark deposits in toilet tanks, on fixtures, or in laundry.

Possible causes

What evidence helps

A lab test covering manganese; visual checks distinguish fixture mildew from water-borne deposits.

Honest next steps

Don't assume manganese

It's possible, not proven, until tested.

Test the water

A well panel that includes manganese and iron answers this directly.

Then choose treatment

Confirmed manganese responds to specific oxidizing media — matched to the measured level.

Black stains have several causes. We won't name yours without a test.
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