How to Tell if Well Water Odor is Coming from the Well or Inside the House Water containing hydrogen sulfide gas (“H2S”) has a distinctive “rotten egg” odor, which may be especially noticeable when running hot water. Such water can discolor coffee, tea, and other beverages and alter the appearance and taste of cooked foods. … Continue reading How to Tell if Odors From Well Water Are Coming from Well or Inside the House
Category: Manganese
Hydrogen Peroxide in Well Water How Much to Inject
Using Hydrogen Peroxide in Water: How Much to Inject into Well Water A common question we receive is how much hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) to inject into well water for effective treatment. The answer depends on the specific contaminants present. Iron or Manganese: Inject 1.0 ppm of hydrogen peroxide for each 1.0 ppm of iron or … Continue reading Hydrogen Peroxide in Well Water How Much to Inject
Sediments, Stains and Water Sediment Filters 101
Sediments, Stains, and Water Sediment Filters 101 When your water system uses well water, it is important to do regular water testing to ensure that the water the well supplies is safe. Sometimes, bacteria, stains, and sediments can be found in the water. Water sediment filters won’t always take care of everything. For households reliant … Continue reading Sediments, Stains and Water Sediment Filters 101
Learn about the sources of well water odors and how to prevent them
Water containing hydrogen sulfide gas (“H2S”), has a distinctive “rotten egg” odor, which may be especially noticeable when running hot water. Such water can discolor coffee, tea, and other beverages, and alter the appearance and taste of cooked foods. Hydrogen sulfide (“H2S”) gas is a nuisance that is not usually a health risk at concentrations … Continue reading Learn about the sources of well water odors and how to prevent them
How to Remove Iron, Manganese, and Odor From Well Water
Iron and Manganese The first step to learning how to remove iron, manganese, and odor from well water is to understand a little about where iron comes from, the types of iron found in well water, and the various methods for removing iron. Iron is one of the earth's most plentiful resources, making up … Continue reading How to Remove Iron, Manganese, and Odor From Well Water
Can Hydrogen Peroxide Be Used to Remove Manganese and Iron from well water?
How Hydrogen Peroxide Treats Iron and Manganese in Well Water Recent studies have explored different methods for removing manganese from well water. A University of Pittsburgh graduate student found that hydrogen peroxide was not an effective oxidizing agent for manganese at varying pH levels. While hydrogen peroxide could oxidize iron, it failed to properly treat … Continue reading Can Hydrogen Peroxide Be Used to Remove Manganese and Iron from well water?
Well Water Water Testing
Well Water Test Kits: A Guide to Water Testing Many well water test kits and labs are available for the home water well owner, including some tests you can do yourself quickly and accurately in the privacy of your own home. These test kits are designed for convenience and effectiveness, ensuring they target critical contaminants. … Continue reading Well Water Water Testing
Water Tests
While relying on a private well can offer some great advantages – namely, the ability to completely control the quality and composition of your water – most well water users can attest that it comes with its own share of disadvantages as well. Perhaps the biggest trouble with well water stems from the variety of … Continue reading Water Tests
What is the Difference between Air Charger Iron Filters and Maxi-Vent Air Compressor System Iron Filters?
For a Birm or Pro-OX iron filter to work properly, there must be enough dissolved oxygen present in the water to help assist the filter media to oxidize iron and manganese particles for filtration. A good way to achieve oxidation without having to install an open atmospheric pressure storage tank and additional booster pump is to … Continue reading What is the Difference between Air Charger Iron Filters and Maxi-Vent Air Compressor System Iron Filters?
Well Water Treatment
If you've just drilled a new well or moved onto a property with a new well, you've likely noticed mud and sediment in your water. Don't worry, it's very common for water from a new well to contain a lot of drilling mud and sediment at first. One reader recently asked which system would be … Continue reading Well Water Treatment