Tag: Iron bacteria

The EPA considers iron a secondary drinking water contaminant, recommending levels below 0.3 mg/L based on aesthetic issues like taste and staining, rather than direct health threats. However, the question remains: is water with high iron bad for you in other ways, especially for long-term health?

While the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets a secondary standard for iron in drinking water based on aesthetic concerns, the key question remains: Is it okay to drink tap water with iron in it?. For most people, low to moderate iron levels are not a health threat, but higher concentrations can cause taste, odor, and staining issues.

According to Guinness World Records, a French entertainer named Michel Lotito once ate an entire Cessna 150 airplane over two years. He became famous for his ability to consume large amounts of iron and other indigestible objects and won't get sick, a feat attributed to a rare condition called pica and his unique physiology.