Clear Tannin Color From Your Well Water
Purpose-built tannin treatment that removes the yellow-brown, tea-colored tint organic tannins leave behind.
Why this matters
Tannins are natural organic compounds from decaying leaves and vegetation that leach into well water, especially shallow wells or wells near wetlands. They tint water yellow, tan, or tea-colored and add a musty taste. Tannins slip right through a standard softener or sediment filter, so they need a dedicated tannin resin to remove.
Signs you might have this problem
- Yellow, tan, or tea-colored water, clearer when it sits
- A musty, earthy, or tangy taste
- Staining on fixtures and laundry a softener does not fix
- Color that gets worse after heavy rain
Your water
Well Water
Your concern
Tannin Color
Your recommendation
Bluetooth Tannin Softener
Tannins are organic compounds that tint well water yellow to tea-brown and slip through a standard softener. A tannin-selective system uses dedicated resin that captures the color and clears the water at every tap.
Our recommendation
Bluetooth Tannin Softener
Based on your well water and the tannin color you are seeing, this is the system we recommend for your home.
Why we recommend it
- Removes the yellow-brown, tea-colored tint organic tannins leave behind
- Conditions and clears water at every tap in the home
- Automatic regeneration with app monitoring
- Sized and set from your water test
- Backed by a long-term warranty on the tank and valve
Installation & maintenance
Installs at the main line and regenerates on a schedule, similar to a softener but with tannin-selective resin. Because tannin levels and water chemistry vary well to well, we size the system and set the regeneration from your water test. If your well also has iron or hardness, those get their own treatment in the right order. Professional installation available in Austin and surrounding areas.
Frequently asked questions
Why will not my softener remove the color?
A standard softener targets hardness minerals, not organic tannins. Tannins need a tannin-selective resin, which is what this system uses.
Does clearing tannins fix the staining and taste too?
Yes. Removing the tannins clears the yellow-brown color, the staining they leave on fixtures and laundry, and the musty taste. A water test confirms what is in your well.
Why is a water test important for tannin?
Tannin concentration and pH change how the resin is sized and regenerated. Testing sets it up to actually clear the color and keep it clear.
Not sure what you have?
Do not guess. A water test tells us what is actually in your water and helps us confirm the right system for your home.
Get your water tested