An ion elution unit generates metal ions by applying a voltage between
electrodes. Terminals are formed integrally to the electrodes. An
interval between the electrodes becomes narrower from an upstream side to
a downstream side with respect to a water current flowing through an
inside of a casing of the ion elution unit. Terminals that are so laid as
to run from the electrodes out of a casing of the ion elution unit are
disposed on an upstream side with respect to a water current flowing
through an inside of the casing.