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In the U.S., about 15 million households drink from a private well. People choose wells for various reasons, including taste and freshness. Some households also have property too far away to be hooked up to the city’s water source. When it comes to public drinking water, the government has strict regulations. However, with well water, … Continue reading What Are Iron Bacteria?
If you are a homeowner with private well water at your residence, you may assume that water directly from the earth will be pure and crystal clear. This isn’t always the case. Often, this “natural” water may smell or taste bad. When investigating smelly water issues, it is important to check both hot and cold … Continue reading Is Smelly Hot Water Dangerous?
Hydrogen peroxide water treatment is a natural purification system that utilizes hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to effectively remove contaminants and pollutants from drinking water. This method stands out as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional water treatment chemicals like chlorine dioxide and potassium permanganate. Hydrogen peroxide is a natural metabolite that excels at … Continue reading Hydrogen Peroxide Water Treatment
If you have well water, any stain or smell that comes from your appliances may make you feel concerned. Blue stains in sinks from well water are not usually harmful, but they can become a problem if they are not addressed. Learn more about what causes these blue stains, how to clean them, and how … Continue reading Blue Stains in Sink From Well Water
Introduction to Acidic Water Acidic water is a type of water with a pH level lower than 7.0, which can cause corrosion and damage to plumbing systems, fixtures, and appliances. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral, and acidic water can have a pH level as low as 4.5 … Continue reading Choosing a Calcite Water Neutralizer for Acid Well Water
Treating well water? It’s kind of amazing to think about it. According to the National Groundwater Association, 47 percent of the U.S. population depends on groundwater for its drinking water supply, much of it drawn from wells and groundwater systems like private residential wells. If you have a private well, are new to well water, … Continue reading Understanding How Wells and Groundwater Systems Work for Well Water Treatment
A common question we get is: How much chlorine should I inject before my iron filter to treat iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg odor)? Here’s a quick reference: 0.62 mg/L of chlorine per mg/L of iron 1.29 mg/L of chlorine per mg/L of manganese 8.33 mg/L of chlorine per mg/L of sulfide (Note: … Continue reading How Much Chlorine To Inject to Treat Iron & Manganese Before Iron Filters?
We often get questions about iron filter media here at Clean Water Systems. Many people seem overwhelmed by the breadth of options available when shopping for an iron filter, and with all sorts of tanks, valves, and filter media available, it’s not hard to see why. Iron filters contain iron filter media, a type of … Continue reading Pro-OX vs Filox vs Greensand: Iron Filter Media Compared
Filed under Iron Filters, Well Water Treatment 0 Birm, Greensand, and MangOX Iron Filters The three most common systems available to remove iron from well water are backwashing iron filters that use one of three different media: Birm, Greensand, and MangOX (manganese Oxide such as Pro-OX). Iron makes up 5% of the Planet’s crust and … Continue reading Birm, Greensand, and MangOX Iron Filters: A Primer
Commercial iron and manganese filtration systems are essential for removing two common groundwater contaminants—iron and manganese. Though these metals may dissolve in water and appear clear at first, they oxidize and turn rusty when exposed to air. Proper system sizing is key to ensuring effective treatment. How Iron and Manganese Are Treated These systems typically … Continue reading How to Size Commercial Filtration Systems for Iron and Manganese Treatment
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