IRON AND MANGANESE WATER FILTERS
IRON, MANGANESE, & SULFUR WATER FILTERS
AquaTron FeS
AquaTron FeS - Whole House Backwashing Filter For Iron And Sulfur Removal
Flow rates starting at 10gpm to 25gpm. Call for pricing on greater flow rates.
$
2,295.00
Why You Need an Iron Filter: Iron causes black, grey or orangish-red stains on fixtures, clothes and shower walls. Buildup inside pipes and toilet tanks. Metallic taste and/or smell. Sulfur causes a rancid rotten-egg odor which is usually readily apparent.
Causes: Rock and gravel formations contain large amounts of these elements. Sulfur is one of the most abundant metals in the earth's crust and usually occurs in conjunction with iron. Health Concerns: Iron and sulfur are generally a nuisance and something that homeowners will not tolerate. Some harmful bacteria require iron to grow, and therefore, it can make removal of these organisms more difficult. Ingesting sulfur is not a health concern, but can be quite unappealing. |
What does an Iron and Manganese Water Filter do?
If you have iron, which is sometimes called rust, in your water, you undoubtedly know it! You know it because of all the orange, red or black stains on your plumbing fixtures, shower walls, toilet tanks, your clothing and in fact, anything water touches. Before we go any further, you should know that US Water Systems, has over 42 years of experience in using iron and manganese water filters successfully all over the country. You have come to the right place if you want to solve your problem once and for all! It is common for water which contains iron to also have levels of manganese, hydrogen sulfide and/or arsenic. Fortunately, sulfur, manganese and arsenic can generally be removed in exactly the same manner that you remove iron. |
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There are many types of iron, but for our purposes we generally divided them into two main categories: (1) soluble or ferrous iron; and (2) insoluble or ferric iron. There is also bacterial iron, as there sulfate reducing bacteria as well as elemental sulfur.
Soluble iron, or “clear water” iron oxidizes to insoluble or red iron in the presence of oxygen either in the well or in your home. This type of iron is identified after you’ve poured a glass of cold clear water. If allowed to stand in the presence of air, reddish brown particles will appear in the glass and eventually settle to the bottom. When insoluble iron, or red water iron is poured into a glass, it appears rusty or has a red or yellow color. Insoluble iron can create serious taste and appearance problems for the water user. |
When iron exists along with certain kinds of bacteria, problems can become even worse. The bacteria consume iron to survive and leave a reddish brown or yellow slime that can clog plumbing and cause an offensive odor. You may notice this slime or sludge in your toilet tank when you remove the lid.
Testing for Iron in Your Water
When treating for iron or manganese in your water, it is imperative that you obtain a good water analysis. This is not just for iron and manganese, but for a number of other contaminants, including hardness, pH, nitrate, tannin, sulfur, TDS and others. The inter-relationships of the different contaminants will help in choosing the best technology to solve your specific iron, manganese, sulfur and/or arsenic problem.
Testing for Iron in Your Water
When treating for iron or manganese in your water, it is imperative that you obtain a good water analysis. This is not just for iron and manganese, but for a number of other contaminants, including hardness, pH, nitrate, tannin, sulfur, TDS and others. The inter-relationships of the different contaminants will help in choosing the best technology to solve your specific iron, manganese, sulfur and/or arsenic problem.
