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Introduction
Iron is a mineral that can be present in groundwater. While some well owners are not affected by iron, others can experience a variety of problems due to this mineral’s presence. Iron can cause taste and odor problems in your drinking water, as well as discolored laundry and staining on sinks, tubs, and toilets.
Why is iron bad for water?
Iron is not good for your water. It can cause discoloration and affect the taste, which can be very unpleasant. It also causes stains on clothing, fixtures, and plumbing.
If you have iron in your well water it can be removed by installing a filtration system at home or by having the water professionally treated with a chemical known as an oxidizer.
How is iron filtered out by well owners?
The most common way to filter iron out of your well water is by installing an iron filter on your well. This can be done in one of three ways:
- A pre-filter can be installed in the ground before the pump to remove sediment and debris before it enters your plumbing system. This will reduce clogs, which may reduce the need for more frequent maintenance or repairs.
- A whole house filter is installed at or near where you get water from inside your home (usually under the sink), and treats all water that passes through it before being distributed throughout your house by pipes connected directly to faucets or other fixtures like showers/tubs, etc.
- An inline filter attaches directly onto pipelines between sources such as wells/pumps and houses with plumbing systems that require treatment such as shower heads etc. Inline filters are typically used when treating well water because they’re less expensive than whole-house filters but still effective at removing contaminants like iron from well water sources
What are the best types of filters to remove iron?
There are several types of filters that can be used to remove iron from your well water.
The first type is an iron filter like those linked below. They work by removing particles from the water through physical filtration methods such as sand filters or activated carbon filters (ACFs). ACFs use activated carbon granules that have been treated with oxygen; this process creates pores within each granule which allow them to absorb impurities from minerals like iron oxide compounds found throughout North America’s groundwater supply system.
- [Whole House Water Filter that Protect Your Family and Household Appliance from Iron, Manganese, and More] Our 2nd stage iron water filter (FM25B) is specially designed for iron & manganese removal, reducing iron (MAX 3.0 ppm) and manganese (MAX 1.0 ppm). Our water filter lasts up to 3 times longer than greensand due to the catalytic media not being consumed in the process. The whole home water filter system also removes sediment, chlorine, rust, herbicides, industrial solvents, and more.
- [DIY Water Filter Installation and Maintenance] Refer to our manual and our helpful YouTube videos for easy DIY installation. With 1” NPT inlet / outlet and 20” x 4.5” filter cartridges, the whole house water filtration system has minimum impact on water flow (up to 15 GPM) and requires minimum maintenance.
- [Top-Notch Whole House Water Filter System] The first stage CTO carbon block water filter is made of high quality coconut shell carbon for maximum filtration efficiency and filter life. It is tested by an independent third-party to meet NSF/ANSI standards. Both water filters have a capacity of 100,000 gallons of water, enough to supply a family of four with clean water for a full year.
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- [Please Note] This whole house filter is installed at the main water supply line in order to treat all the water in your home. For well/pond water with very high iron/manganese please check out our WCFM500K or WCFM400K well water filter system for whole house. Unlike an RO system, this water filtration system will NOT reduce Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), and instead keeps healthy minerals in your water. If you are interested in a filter that removes TDS consider our Reverse Osmosis systems.
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The second type of filter is an iron remover or reducer. Iron reducers are chemical products that remove or reduce the amount of iron in your well water by bonding with the oxygen in it and creating a different compound. They break down into harmless compounds once they’ve done their job.
- Fleck Black Series Fleck 5600 SXT Digital air injection system
- 1.5 Cubic Ft of Upgraded Centaur Catalytic Carbon
- Remove iron up to 12 ppm, Sulfur up to 10 ppm, Manganese up to 2 ppm
- Easy to install yourself with our instructions and some basic plumbing skills
- Air injection creates pocket of air to super oxidize your water for optimal filtration
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The third and last type of filter is an iron oxidizer. Iron oxidizers work by adding oxygen to the water, causing the iron in it to break down into a harmless compound for removal.
- 【Efficient filtration】The combination of iron and manganese reducing filter and GAC filter effectively delivers a 5-stage filtration process, reducing large particles and sediments larger than 5 microns. The 10"x4.5" whole house water filter can effectively reduce iron up to 99.3%, manganese up to 96.8%, and chlorine up to 95.63%, as well as rust and other impurities. GAC filter adopts natural coconut shell, which reduces funny taste and odor, while improving the water taste for you.
- 【Longer lifespan】The iron and manganese reducing filter and GAC filter will serve for up to six months before replacement. Waterdrop’s whole house water filter system features longer lifespan, therefore saving your potential replacement cost.
- 【Strong and durable】The home water filtration system has passed 100,000+ water hammer tests and water pressure tests, confirm normal work under the pressure of 25-90psi without external damage and crack. The work pressure is daily water pressure in USA. Please rest assured to purchase and use it.
- 【DIY installation】The installation is so simple that you can do it on your own following the instructions in the manual. The included wrench facilitates the replacement, installation, and related processes. Please wrap the telfon tape appropriatly, wrap too many turns or too thick will shorten the life of the copper.
- 【Protects water appliances】This 10"x4.5" whole house water filtration system protects your water pipes from rust and extends the lifespan of your water-related appliances by delivering clean water source without clogging.
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Conclusion
If your well water has a high concentration of iron, then it’s important to remove it as soon as possible. Iron is a dangerous element that can cause serious health problems if ingested in large quantities over an extended period of time. The best way to remove this contaminant from your well water is by installing an iron filter system at the point-of-entry (PRE) or point-of-use (POU). This will make sure that the water coming into your home or business doesn’t contain any harmful levels of iron while still providing all of its benefits such as taste and odor control. If you are experiencing any of these issues with your well water, it is important to have it tested immediately.