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.

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The Top 5 Problems that Hypochlorite Skid-Mounted Chlorination Systems Solve

A self-contained hypochlorite skid-mounted chlorination system injecting sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) can solve (at least) 5 major problems afflicting many small commercial, industrial or community water systems. Hypochlorite Skid-Mounted Chlorination Systems, or Hypo Skids, as the name implies, are skid-mounted automatic chlorination systems that monitor flow rate and chlorine residuals and inject hypochlorite (liquid chlorine bleach) … Continue reading The Top 5 Problems that Hypochlorite Skid-Mounted Chlorination Systems Solve

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Bacteria Killers: A Guide to Popular Water Disinfectants

CT values play a critical role in effective water disinfection. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at several commonly used disinfection methods, how each one works, and how CT values help ensure your water is properly treated and safe to use. Chlorine Chlorine can be injected into your water in a gaseous, liquid, … Continue reading Bacteria Killers: A Guide to Popular Water Disinfectants

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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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How To Winterize Your Water Treatment Systems, Softeners, and Filters

Yes, it’s that time of year again. The holidays are upon us, the cold is coming in, your water systems are…frozen?! If you have water treatment systems that need to be prepared for winter, here’s how to do it. Proper winterization protects your plumbing, prevents freezing, and can save you from expensive repairs down the … Continue reading How To Winterize Your Water Treatment Systems, Softeners, and Filters

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