Category: Chlorination

Whole House Water Filter Systems for Chlorine and Chloramines, Part I

Hello again, readers! This week we want to devote the Clean Well Water Report to discussing whole house chlorine and chloramine filtration systems.  These systems are particularly useful if you are on city water, as chlorine has long been, and still is, the pre-eminent disinfection method used in municipal systems. There are three primary chlorine/chloramine … Continue reading Whole House Water Filter Systems for Chlorine and Chloramines, Part I

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Bacteria Killers: A Guide to Popular Water Disinfectants

CT values play a critical role in effective water disinfection. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at several commonly used disinfection methods, how each one works, and how CT values help ensure your water is properly treated and safe to use. Chlorine Chlorine can be injected into your water in a gaseous, liquid, … Continue reading Bacteria Killers: A Guide to Popular Water Disinfectants

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Sulfur Smell in Water

One reader recently reached out asking how to remove a persistent sulfur smell and yellow discoloration from their water. A water test revealed that the water was acidic and high in minerals. Unfortunately, there’s no single system that can completely purify this type of water. However, using multiple systems together can effectively treat the sulfur … Continue reading Sulfur Smell in Water

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Treating Iron, Manganese, and Coliform Bacteria in Well Water

Have you ever noticed metallic smells in your water? Buildup on faucets and fixtures? Or worse—felt sick after drinking your tap water? We hope the answer to all three is “no.” But if not, your water may be contaminated with iron, manganese, or, even more concerning, iron or coliform bacteria. Iron bacteria thrive in oxygen-deprived … 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 is 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 … Continue reading Removing Hydrogen Sulfide with a Chlorination System

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

Chlorine is one of the most effective and affordable disinfectants for well water systems. Homeowners and municipalities rely on it not only to purify water but also to sanitize surfaces, pipes, and storage tanks. But how much chlorine do you really need—and how much is too much? Step 1: Clean the Tank First Before adding … Continue reading How Much Chlorine Should Be Added to a Storage Tank to Kill Bacteria?

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How to Eliminate Odor from Well Water: Chlorination or Aeration

Foul water smells are a common problem in well water systems. They’re generally caused by hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas, which can get into water sources in several ways: via sewage systems, near coal and peat deposits, in oil fields, and most commonly from iron and sulfur bacteria. These bacteria thrive on iron and sulfur and … Continue reading How to Eliminate Odor from Well Water: Chlorination or Aeration

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Easy to Install Flow Sensor Type Chlorinators

Often customers will ask us if they can chlorinate their water at their house and not at the well head.  For example, they may live in a small community where the well water is shared by a group of homes, and the water may be smelly, or contain iron, manganese, or coliform bacteria. For these … Continue reading Easy to Install Flow Sensor Type Chlorinators

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What Strength Hydrogen Peroxide Replaces Bleach?

A Common Question We Hear “What strength of hydrogen peroxide do you recommend to replace bleach?” Or: “Do you recommend replacing chlorine bleach with hydrogen peroxide in my well water chlorinator? I heard it works better or is less toxic.” Hydrogen peroxide is indeed a great alternative to bleach in many well water applications, whether the … Continue reading What Strength Hydrogen Peroxide Replaces Bleach?

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