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When customers call us asking, “Should I choose Pro‑Ox or Pro‑Ox Lite for my iron filter?” they’re really asking which media will solve their water issues with the least maintenance, best performance, and the longest lifespan. This guide breaks down both options clearly so you can choose confidently. What is Pro‑Ox and How Does it … Continue reading Pro‑Ox vs. Pro‑Ox Lite: Which Iron Filter Media Is Best?
Water containing hydrogen sulfide gas (“H2S”) has a distinctive “rotten egg” odor, which may be especially noticeable when running hot water. If your water smells like sulfur or sewage, the real question is where it’s coming from, your well, your water heater, or your household plumbing, since the fix is different for each. Such water … Continue reading How to Tell if Odors From Well Water Are Coming from Well or Inside the House
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 on a private well as their primary … Continue reading Sediments, Stains and Water Sediment Filters 101
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. Article last updated July, 2026. Iron is one of the earth’s most plentiful resources, making … Continue reading How to Remove Iron, Manganese, and Odor From Well Water
Research on Manganese Removal from Well Water Recent studies have examined how well different treatment methods remove manganese from well water. One in-depth study, conducted by a graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh, explored how various injectants performed in oxidizing manganese and minimizing disinfectant byproducts. Storage and Safety Considerations It’s important to store oxidizing … Continue reading Can Hydrogen Peroxide Be Used to Remove Manganese and Iron from well water?
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. If you already understand your water is safe but … Continue reading Well Water Water Testing
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
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?
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
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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