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Treating Iron, Manganese, and Coliform Bacteria in Well Water

Have you ever noticed strange metallic smells in your water?  Experienced buildup on faucets and fixtures?  Gotten sick from your drinking water? We sincerely hope the answer to all three of those questions is “no” – particularly that last one.  If not, your water may be contaminated with iron and manganese, or worse, iron or … Continue reading Treating Iron, Manganese, and Coliform Bacteria in Well Water

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Removing Hydrogen Sulfide with a Chlorination System

One reader recently wrote to us wondering why the foul sulfur odor in his water seemed to disappear after shock chlorination, only to reappear about a week later. This a common question with a rather simple answer:  Foul odors in water tend to be caused by iron and sulfur bacteria, which expel foul-smelling hydrogen sulfide … Continue reading Removing Hydrogen Sulfide with a Chlorination System

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Using a Chlorinator with a Storage Tank

We recently got a letter from a reader in Alaska wondering how to install a chlorinator for use with a storage tank.  This is a common setup because it is easy to install and effective at killing rotten-egg odor and oxidizing iron and manganese in water. A standard installation of a chlorinator and storage tank … Continue reading Using a Chlorinator with a Storage Tank

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Effects of Chloride in Well Water, and How To Remove It

Chloride is one of the most common anions found in tap water. It generally combines with calcium, magnesium, or sodium to form various salts: for example, sodium chloride (NaCl) is formed when chloride and sodium combine. Chloride occurs naturally in groundwater but is found in greater concentrations where seawater and run-off from road salts (salts … Continue reading Effects of Chloride in Well Water, and How To Remove It

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Salt-free Water Conditioner

Water softeners can be crucial components in a whole house well water filtration system.  If you've experienced scale buildup and clogging of pipes and fixtures, your water is likely too high in magnesium and/or calcium content. In other words, your water is too hard.  A water softener will solve this problem fairly easily, but what … Continue reading Salt-free Water Conditioner

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What is the Difference Between Filox, MangOX, Pyrolox, Pro-OX, and Greensand Iron Filter Media?

We often get questions about iron filter media here at Clean Water Systems.  It seems many people are overwhelmed by the breadth of options available when shopping for an iron filter, and with all sorts of tanks, valves, and filter media available, it's not hard to see why. That's why we wanted to take some … Continue reading What is the Difference Between Filox, MangOX, Pyrolox, Pro-OX, and Greensand Iron Filter Media?

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Unbeatable Price + Easy Installation = Proud Customer

My Mangox filter was easy to install and its cost: 1/3 of the local bids to put in a system that would filter iron and manganese. I am very proud of myself! Butch C. Olympia, WA

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How Much Chlorine Should Be Added to a Storage Tank to Kill Bacteria?

If you've been on well water for long, or have been reading this blog frequently, you already know that chlorine is one of the most effective disinfectant methods out there. It's low-cost, safe, and fairly easy to manage in water systems, making it the go-to for homeowners and municipal water districts alike.  It's not just … Continue reading How Much Chlorine Should Be Added to a Storage Tank to Kill Bacteria?

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Posted on By Gerry Bulfin

No More Coliform Since Installing UV Sterilizer

Here's a picture of my UV sterilizer installed after recent flooding in Colorado impacted my well.  Tested negative for coliform after testing.  Thanks! Joe A. Estes Park, CO  

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How To Winterize Your Water Treatment Systems, Softeners, and Filters

Yes, it's that time of year again.  The holidays are upon us, the cold is coming in, your water systems are…frozen?!  If you are like some of our readers, you have some water treatment systems that need to be made ready for the winter, and are wondering how exactly you can do so. (Note that … Continue reading How To Winterize Your Water Treatment Systems, Softeners, and Filters

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Posted on By Gerry Bulfin
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