What is the Difference Between Water Conditioners and Salt-Based Water Softeners? Both systems are designed to treat household water by addressing hardness minerals. Hard water contains dissolved minerals such as calcium and magnesium, which contribute to water hardness and are the target of these treatment systems. How Salt-Based Water Softeners Work Salt-based water softeners use … Continue reading What is The Difference Between Salt-free Water Conditioners and Standard Water Softeners?
Category: Well Water Treatment
How to Filter Water After Chlorination
A good question to ask is how to filter chlorine from water. Chlorination can be a very effective treatment method for bacteria and odors, and a good pre-treatment for filtering iron and manganese particles. However, chloramines are used alongside chlorine in municipal water treatment to kill microorganisms effectively, highlighting their stability. The process can cause … Continue reading How to Filter Water After Chlorination
Hydrogen Peroxide in Water
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
5 Most Common Mistakes Selecting Well Water Treatment Systems
Over the last 30 years, we have worked on thousands of well water treatment installations or systems. Unfortunately, by the time many of our customers work with us, they are installing their 2nd or 3rd well water treatment system after having problems with the water filtration system that they had before. After some time, we … Continue reading 5 Most Common Mistakes Selecting Well Water Treatment Systems
What To Do When Your Water Well Begins To Pump Sand Or Grit
If your well begins to pump sand, silt, or dirt, this can indicate a serious problem with your well. Sand or sediment in well water requires some problem-solving. Sand in water can lead to abrasive wear of the well pump, clogging, and premature replacement of fixtures, appliances, and your water treatment system due to the … Continue reading What To Do When Your Water Well Begins To Pump Sand Or Grit
7 Warning Signs Your Water Well Is In Trouble
There are some tell-tale signs you can look for that can alert you to well water problems. In many cases the well problem can be the result of a combination of causes. Correcting the problem may require more than one action. Find out the common symptoms, what to look for, and how to correct your well water problems.
Sediments, Stains and Water Sediment Filters 101
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
5 Common Mistakes in Selecting Water Treatment Systems
Over the last 30 years, we have worked on the installation of thousands of well water treatment systems. Unfortunately, by the time our customer worked with us, they were installing their 2nd or 3rd system after having problems with the treatment system they had before. We realized after some time that there were 5 common … Continue reading 5 Common Mistakes in Selecting Water Treatment Systems
Simple Solution for Acidic Well Water and Corrosion
Note: This podcast transcript has been edited for clarity and length. Did you know that rainwater is slightly acidic and, in some cases, can be very acidic? This can cause acidic groundwater and might cause your well water to be corrosive to plumbing, fixtures, and appliances. Fortunately, there are simple ways to neutralize acidic well … Continue reading Simple Solution for Acidic Well Water and Corrosion
Birm, Greensand, and MangOX Iron Filters: A Primer
Iron makes up 5% of the Planet's crust and is found in well water throughout the world. Whenever the amount of iron in your well water is higher than 0.3 Milligrams Per Liter (mg/L) the water can have a rusty, red-colored, brownish, or even yellow color, and cause discoloration of fixtures as well as laundry. Metallic tastes will probably be present and the water may smell horrible.