How to Remove Iron Manganese And Odor From Well Water, Part 2

This article is the second in a series on “How to Remove Iron, Manganese, and Odor From Well Water”.  Review the first article here: Click for Step 1. In this section, learn how to test your well water and how to do a quick physical inspection. Do A Quick Inspection and Test Your Well Water … Continue reading How to Remove Iron Manganese And Odor From Well Water, Part 2

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Measuring Pipe Size At Home: Quick and Easy

Checking the size of the piping in your home is crucial for determining the appropriate size of the system you need to treat your water. When installing a new treatment system in your home, many problems can be easily avoided by ensuring the size of the system piping matches the size of your incoming piping. … Continue reading Measuring Pipe Size At Home: Quick and Easy

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Where Should an Iron Filter Be Placed: Before or After the Well Pressure Tank?

Iron filters are a crucial component of a comprehensive water filtration system, designed to remove iron and other contaminants from the water supply. A whole home iron filter is an effective solution for households struggling with iron-related issues, such as staining, discoloration, and unpleasant taste and odor. The control valve body of an iron filter … Continue reading Where Should an Iron Filter Be Placed: Before or After the Well Pressure Tank?

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How to Calculate Hydrogen Peroxide Concentration for Well Water Treatment

Well water treatment is a crucial process that ensures the water from private wells is safe for drinking, cooking, and other household uses. As a homeowner with a private well, you are solely responsible for the water treatment system and the quality of your home’s water. A well water treatment system can address various common … Continue reading How to Calculate Hydrogen Peroxide Concentration for Well Water Treatment

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How to Optimize Your Water Treatment System During The Drought

Water treatment systems including water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, iron filters and other types of backwashing and self-cleaning treatment systems all produce wastewater, which flushes out accumulated contaminants. It is very common for these filter systems to be installed and then forgotten about; if the system is set to backwash more frequently than needed, you … Continue reading How to Optimize Your Water Treatment System During The Drought

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How Well Pump Flow Rate and Pressure Affects Treatment Systems

Accurately calculating or knowing your well pump flow rate and water pressure will allow the properly sized water treatment system to be selected. A common mistake is to install a water treatment system that requires 10 gallons per minute when the well can only produce 5 gallons per minute. After a few months, the water … Continue reading How Well Pump Flow Rate and Pressure Affects Treatment Systems

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Sources of Coliform Bacteria Contamination in Home Well Water

Coliform bacteria are common in the environment, present in the soil and intestines of animals, and are generally not harmful. However, they are one of the most common water contamination problems in home well water, and their presence signals that disease-causing organisms may have found a way into your supply. The presence of these bacteria … Continue reading Sources of Coliform Bacteria Contamination in Home Well Water

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When To Use a Sediment Backwash Filter To Remove Sediment From Well Water

Article last updated July 2026 What Does a Sediment Backwash Filter Do? Sediment backwash filters remove sediment from water and automatically flush it out through a backwash cycle. This helps maintain strong water pressure and system efficiency by clearing out trapped particles. How Fine Can These Filters Go? These filters can capture particles as small … Continue reading When To Use a Sediment Backwash Filter To Remove Sediment From Well Water

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When To Use a Spindown Filter for Well Water

If your cartridge filter clogs too quickly, it’s time to consider a spin-down filter. These filters are key in whole-house systems and are ideal for removing sand, grit, and other large particles that cartridge filters can’t handle. Backwashing filters, such as iron filters or calcite neutralizers, are effective in removing sediment, but they cannot remove … Continue reading When To Use a Spindown Filter for Well Water

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