Category: Odor

Get More Life Out of Filter Media With Proper Pre-Treatment

One customer recently reported that his Greensand filter media was not lasting as long as it should and required a lot of potassium permanganate to keep up regular operation. He also mentioned experiencing acidic water along with iron and odors. These problems are connected. Local water conditions, such as hard water, acidic water, and high … Continue reading Get More Life Out of Filter Media With Proper Pre-Treatment

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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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Using a Chlorinator with a Storage Tank

We recently received a letter from a reader in Alaska who wondered how to install a chlorinator for use with a storage tank. Different types of chlorinators can be installed in various setups, such as inline and offline chlorinators, each integrating differently into the pool’s plumbing system. This is a common setup because it is … 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 and is a naturally occurring component in groundwater. It’s typically present in combination with other elements like sodium, calcium, or magnesium to form salts. The most well-known example is sodium chloride (NaCl), commonly known as table salt. While chloride in small amounts poses … Continue reading Effects of Chloride in Well Water, and How To Remove It

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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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“My Filox Iron Filter Worked for One Week”

A homeowner on well water recently contacted us. They had purchased a Filox iron filter online and were told by the supplier that it would remove the iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide odors without the use of chemicals. However, proper setup requires access to a 110V electrical outlet and a drain. Technical support is crucial … Continue reading “My Filox Iron Filter Worked for One Week”

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Will Reverse Osmosis Membranes Remove Odor from Well Water?

We were asked by a homeowner if their new whole-house reverse osmosis system should be removing odors from their well water. This commercial system had no carbon filters, just pre-filters and the RO system (not supplied by us). The reverse osmosis water produced by the system goes through a purification process that involves filtering through … Continue reading Will Reverse Osmosis Membranes Remove Odor from Well Water?

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