Are you tired of those iron stains on your bathtub, or that strong sulfur smell every time you turn on the tap?
TRY OUR NEW IRON FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR YOUR WELL WATER
HOW DOES IRON GET INTO WELL WATER?
Iron primarily enters into your well water by seeping in from the earth’s crust. Iron is the most abundant mineral in the earth’s crust, making it a pervasive nuisance for well owners across the globe. Heavy rainfall percolating through the soil will dissolve iron, ushering iron deposits into the underground aquifers.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
When water enters the Iron Water Filter, it passes through a bubble of compressed air that adds oxygen to it. The water then passes through a filter bed. The filter material enhances a reaction that separates the iron from your water. The insoluble flakes of iron that result are then caught by the filter bed.
THREE TYPES OF IRON FOUND IN WELL WATER
1. FERRIC IRON
Ferric iron is insoluble iron, meaning the iron minerals have not been completely dissolved
within the water. If your water is a bright orange or red coloration, this is a great indication that
you have a great deal of ferric iron present in your well.
SEDIMENT FILTERS REMOVE FERRIC IRON
A sub-micron rated sediment filter is capable of removing the iron precipitate that has emerged from the water. Sediment filters allow water to flow freely through them while preventing solid particulate matter from entering the household plumbing. Sediment filters are exceptional at preventing dirt, debris, and cloudiness from polluting your home’s water. A sediment filter alone will not solve your stained toilets and metallic tasting water if your well has ferrous iron in addition to the ferric iron.
2. FERROUS IRON
Ferrous iron is soluble iron, meaning the iron has been entirely dissolved within the water. A glass of ferrous iron will appear crystal clear. Though ferrous does not make itself known immediately, once the water is exposed to atmospheric conditions and oxidizes, it will become ferric and start to emerge as a precipitate. This means if you were to leave that glass of clear water out on a shelf overnight, you would awake to find reddish-brown flakes at the bottom of
the glass. So, though it is not immediately visible, ferrous iron still has staining properties and will affect the taste and smell of your water. Ferrous iron is often found in deep wells, where
the water has had less exposure to sunlight and the iron has therefore not oxidized.
WATER SOFTENERS REMOVE FERROUS IRON
lon-exchange water softeners can handily remove low levels of ferrous iron from the water.
Water softeners are primarily used to remove water hardness minerals from water through ion
exchange, a process where sodium ions are exchanged for positively-charged mineral ions.
Since iron is a positively-charged cation, it will be attracted to the spherical anion resin beads and exchanged for a sodium ion, just like the calcium and magnesium ions. However, if there is any ferric iron present in the water, a sediment pre-filter will be necessary to prevent
your water softener from becoming clogged with iron slugs.
3. BACTERIAL IRON
Bacterial iron is the trickiest and nastiest configuration iron can take in your well. Bacterial iron occurs when there are bacteria in the well bonds with the iron, creating a bright, slimy, red
sludge that will stick to the inside of pipes. This bacterial iron will clog your well pump and
congest your plumbing fixtures, along with ruining water softeners, sediment prefilters, and water booster pumps. Though bacterial iron itself is not harmful, it can create conditions
where harmful pathogenic bacteria can grow.
SHOCK CHLORINATION KILLS BACTERIAL IRON
Removing bacterial iron from your well is a labor-intensive process, but one that is well worth it to remove the slimy, invasive contaminant. Shock chlorination introduces an intense concentration of chlorine (around 200ppm) to a well to thoroughly disinfect both the water and the physical well itself. In order to achieve satisfactory results, the entire depth of the well needs to be exposed to the shock chlorination. This includes the entire depth of the well, the walls, the well pump, and the pressure and distribution systems. Shocking the well eradicates the bacteria binding the iron, allowing you to catch the remaining iron with a softener, oxidizer, orsediment filter.
WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST IN AN IRON FILTER
- Removal of Sulfur and Rust
- Sediment Removal
- Low Maintenance
- Reduces the Damage to Your Showers and Other Fixtures
- Free of Chemicals
- Gives Pure Drinking Water
Trapped particles are periodically and automatically backwashed out with the flush or backwash of the filter, usually once or twice a week. A typical iron filter lasts from 15-20 years!
WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTER
WHAT IS IT?
A whole house filter connects to the main water line entering your house so that all of the water dispensers in your house – faucets, toilets, showers, baths, kitchen, laundry – dispense treated water. Typically, the whole house water filter is connected to the main water line before it splits into the hot water heater.
SOME OF THE BENEFITS:
1. SAFER DRINKING WATER
Even if your water comes from a water treatment plant, it can still contain contaminants like lead, and chemicals like fluoride and chlorine are often added. In fact, most tap water and well water in the United States contains some level of contamination because of pollution. The only way of knowing what’s in your water is by testing it. Installing a water filtration system ensures
that you’re drinking and using clean water, and pure water means healthier and better tasting water.
2. HEALTHIER BATHS AND SHOWERS
While drinking contaminated water is bad for your health, it can be just as unhealthy to bathe and shower in it. Your body still absorbs harmful contaminants through the skin. Chemicals like chlorine, even at levels deemed safe, can also cause skin irritation and dryness. A whole house filtration system installs a filter at the single point of entry where your water supply enters your home. Whether you’re drinking a glass of water from the kitchen faucet, or showering and brushing your teeth in the bathroom, you’ll be using pure, uncontaminated water.
3. LONGER LASTING PLUMBING AND APPLIANCES
Even harmless minerals in your water (not to mention the harmful chemicals that could be present) can build up over time and wreak havoc on your plumbing system. The appliances your plumbing system utilizes, like your faucets, garbage disposal, and dishwasher can also be negatively affected by hard or contaminated water. Having filtered water flowing through your pipes can help your plumbing system last longer, reducing the costs that can accrue from plumbing and appliance repairs.
4. BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT & YOUR WALLET
If you’ve fallen into the habit of buying bottled water thinking that you’re benefiting your health, think again. Repeatedly buying bottled water costs far more than having a water filtration system installed in your home. Plastic water bottles also pose a big threat to our environment-most end up in landfills where they can take hundreds of years to start breaking down. Another downside? Many plastic water bottles contain chemicals that can seep into the water inside, so you’re only introducing more potential contaminants into your body. Installing a home filtration system will give you clean, better tasting water without affecting the environment.
Put an End to Dry Skin and Dull Looking Hair
Rids the water of minerals that leave a chalky residue on your skin.
Helps prevent soap and shampoo residue buildup in your hair.
Extend the life of your pipes
- Helps eliminate deposits that can damage pipes.
- Lengthens the life of major appliances.
Enhance your food and beverages
- Food and beverages prepared with treated water taste and look better.
- Beverages will not be cloudy and the taste of foods can be improved.
Save money on soaps and detergents
- Treated water creates a super sudsy action so you’ll need less soaps and shampoos.
- Less detergents are needed for dish washing and laundry.
We provide all the products you need to remedy common problems; including, but not limited to:
- Bad Tastes & Odors
- Chromium 6
- Endocrine Disrupting Compounds
- Personal Care Products
- Heavy Metals
- Nitrates/Nitrites Fertilizers
WHOLE HOUSE CARBON FILTRATION
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Carbon filtering is a method of filtering that uses a bed of activated carbon to remove contaminants and impurities, using chemical adsorption. … Activated carbon works via a process called adsorption, whereby pollutant molecules in the fluid to be treated are trapped inside the pore structure of the carbon substrate.
WHAT DOES CARBON FILTRATION REMOVE FROM WATER
When filtering water, charcoal carbon filters are most effective at removing chlorine, particles such as sediment, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), taste and odor. They are not effective at removing minerals, salts, and dissolved inorganic substances.