Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is a powerful oxidizing agent that is gaining popularity as an alternative to chlorine for treating well water. When injected before the pressure tank, hydrogen peroxide can quickly kill bacteria, neutralize odors, and oxidize iron and manganese, common contaminants in well water. One of the key benefits of hydrogen peroxide is that … Continue reading Hydrogen Peroxide in Water
Are you concerned about Chlorine and Chloramines in your water? Considering a whole-house chlorine and chloramine water filtration system for your family? These water treatment systems are particularly useful if you are on city water, as chlorine has long been the preferred disinfection method in municipal treatment systems. Chloramine, which is formed by mixing chlorine … Continue reading Whole House Chlorine and Chloramine Water Filtration Systems
Many homeowners contact us to find out how to fix well water that smells bad. 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 affect the taste of water. It can also change the taste of cooked foods. Hydrogen sulfide (“H2S”) gas is a nuisance that is not usually a health risk at concentrations normally found in household water.
Ozonation is a process used for disinfecting water. It is a common water treatment method used to replace chlorination for a variety of different purposes.
Here at Clean Water Systems, we sell quite a few UV sterilizers. Recently, one customer asked whether she could use plastic PVC piping to connect in and out of her UV sterilizer. UV sterilizer installation kits often include components that facilitate easy and tool-free connections to various types of plumbing materials like copper, CPVC, or … Continue reading Using PVC for a UV Sterilizer? Think Again!
Hello again, readers! This week we want to devote the Clean Well Water Report to discussing whole house chlorine and chloramine filtration systems. These systems are particularly useful if you are on city water, as chlorine has long been, and still is, the pre-eminent disinfection method used in municipal systems. There are three primary chlorine/chloramine … Continue reading Whole House Water Filter Systems for Chlorine and Chloramines, Part I
While sand is not something you should expect to see from a modern, properly constructed well, we still have many customers write to us with questions about sand and sediment in their water. The problem is that once sand and sediment get into a well, they can wreak havoc on pipes and appliances. Since … Continue reading Lakos Sandmaster Removes Sediment and Sand from Well Water
While sand is not something you should expect to see from a modern, properly constructed well, we still have many customers write to us with questions about sand and sediment in their water. Effects of Sand and Sediment in Well Water Once sand and sediment do get into a well, they can wreak havoc on … Continue reading Amazing ways to remove well water sediment using Lakos Sandmaster
Hello again, Clean Well Water Report readers! As you may have read yesterday, we are devoting this week to discussing CT values. Yesterday we explained how CT values are calculated, and why they're crucial to determine when disinfecting home water supplies. Now that you know how to calculate CT values for various disinfectants, we want … Continue reading Bacteria Killers: A Guide to Popular Water Disinfectants
Understanding CT Values: The Basics of Water Disinfection Water disinfection is crucial to ensuring that it is safe to drink and free of harmful bacteria and other organisms. The primary methods of disinfection are chlorination, hydrogen peroxide injection, ozone, and UV light, each requiring absolute quantification of contact time and dosage to ensure effectiveness. Proper … Continue reading “What is a CT Value?”: The (Simple) Math Behind Water Disinfection
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