In well water, odors are commonly the result of iron and/or sulfur bacteria, or compounds of iron, manganese, and sulfates. For example, hydrogen sulfide gas (“rotten egg odor”) frequently occurs in well water as a result of decaying organic matter and the activity of sulfates and various species of sulfur or iron bacteria. These bacteria … Continue reading Odor in Well Water
Month: December 2013
Saved Thousands and Received Great Help
Enclosed are pictures of my water system. I would have to say that purchasing from you (Clean Water Systems) has been a great online experience. I recently purchased a home in NC which has a well. I knew nothing about water systems, so I called several of the local water companies to give me estimates … Continue reading Saved Thousands and Received Great Help
Impressed by Your Staff
I am impressed with your cheerful staff. I certainly could not have installed this system without their help. I am especially thankful for Gerry Bulfin who has patiently answered my questions even when I did not know what to ask. Rod L. Benton City, WA
Iron Filter Works Great
Attached is a picture of my iron filter. It works great, thank for all the help and excellent installation instructions! Cathy K. Verona, NY
“Keep Up the Good Work,” CWS!
Folks, just keep up the good work, you have your “stuff” together!! As a small group A water system operator/engineer (volunteer position…), I really appreciate your steady customer service and technical help. Brett Hydeman was particularly helpful in sorting out a problem last year (leaking pilot valve for backflush valve) on my sand filter, including … Continue reading “Keep Up the Good Work,” CWS!
System Giving Great Water
Here are some pictures of the system. I got the system working right and it is giving out great water. Barry C. Belleview, FL
How to Eliminate Rotten Egg Smell Without Chlorine
Odors in well water are commonly caused by iron and sulfur bacteria. These bacteria thrive on iron and sulfur and create sludgy, foul-smelling waste byproducts like methane and hydrogen sulfide gas. Chlorination is the most common method of eliminating these bacteria, even in large-scale operations like municipal treatment centers. Using a chlorine metering pump will … Continue reading How to Eliminate Rotten Egg Smell Without Chlorine
System Working Perfectly, I Appreciate the Help from CWS
I install the sediment filter to remove very fine sand from my well water. I only use the water for my geothermal heating and cooling system. It seems to be working perfectly. I installed it five days ago and haven't seen a problem since. I really appreciate all the help from the clean water store. … Continue reading System Working Perfectly, I Appreciate the Help from CWS
“Watertown”
Demian, Here are a few pics of “Watertown” Ejector pit and sump pit. Iron filter and softener waste water go into sump, are pumped to a gravel bed a few hundred feet from the house. ATV sprayer tank, wall brackets. Takes up no floor space! Industrial automation relay, one-shot timer mode, .1 second division. Top … Continue reading “Watertown”
Sulfur Smell in water
One reader recently wrote to us to ask how to remove the sulfur odor and yellow color from his water. Test results had shown his water to be acidic and full of minerals, as well. Unfortunately, completely purifying water such as this is not possible with just one water treatment system. However, such water can … Continue reading Sulfur Smell in water