Whole House Well Water Filters - Water Testing & Recommendations

Iron Filters for All Types of Well Water Iron

	Iron Max Series Iron - Manganese - Hydrogen Sulfide Gas - Sediment Removal Flow Rates from 8gpm to 120gpm Whole House Iron Max Irrigation Iron Max Commercial Iron Max		Iron Max-FX Series Iron - Manganese - Hydrogen Sulfide Gas - Sediment Removal Hard Water Conditioning (Not Softening) Whole House & Irrigation Uses
	Iron Max Plus Series Iron - Manganese - Hydrogen Sulfide Gas - Sediment Removal Iron Bacteria & Sulfur Bacteria & Tannin Removal Whole House & Irrigation Uses		Iron Max Plus Inline Series Iron - Manganese - Hydrogen Sulfide Gas - Sediment Removal Iron Bacteria & Sulfur Bacteria & Bacteria Removal Whole House & Irrigation Uses

2-in-1 Well Water Iron Filter / Water Softener

	Iron Eater Series Hard Water Softening Iron - Manganese - Hydrogen Sulfide Gas - Sediment Removal Whole House & Light Commercial Uses		Iron Eater-125 Series Hard Water Softening Iron - Manganese - Hydrogen Sulfide Gas - Sediment Removal High Flow Rates from 10gpm to 50gpm Whole House & Commercial Uses
	Twin Iron Eater Series Hard Water Softening Iron - Manganese - Hydrogen Sulfide Gas - Sediment Removal Continuous Unlimited Filtered Water Whole House & Commercial Uses

Packaged Well Water Iron & Contaminant Systems

	Iron Eater / Cat-Carb Iron - Manganese - Hydrogen Sulfide Gas - Sediment Removal Hard Water & Organic Chemical, Pesticide, Odor, Taste Removal		Iron Max / Nitrate Eater Iron - Manganese - Hydrogen Sulfide Gas - Sediment Removal Nitrate, Nitrite, & Hard Water Removal
	Iron Max / Sulfate Eater Iron - Manganese - Hydrogen Sulfide Gas - Sediment Removal Sulfate & Hard Water Removal		Iron Max / Tannin Eater Iron - Manganese - Hydrogen Sulfide Gas - Sediment Removal Tannin & Hard Water Removal

Iron & Manganese Problems

What are iron and manganese?

Iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) are metallic elements present in many types of rock. Both are found naturally in ground water in most if not all regions of the US. Aesthetic levels for iron in drinking water is less than or equal to 0.3 mg/L or ppm while the level for manganese in drinking water is less than or equal to 0.05 mg/L or ppm. Water with high levels of iron and manganese may cause staining on plumbing fixtures and laundry. High can cause off color, bad bitter tastes, and rust flakes in the water. Similarity, manganese typically form black particles and also give the water an off color and unpleasant taste.

 

Calcium & Magnesium Hard Water

What is hard water?

Water that is hard contains calcium and magnesium compounds. Rain water is naturally soft - it does not contain any minerals, but as it seeps through the ground it can pick up minerals, such as calcium and magnesium compounds, from the soil and rocks it passes through. If rain water passes through soft rocks like chalk or limestone, it picks up these minerals. If it passes through hard rocks, such as granite or through peaty soils, it does not pick up these minerals and so remains soft. Hard water causes pipes to scale to collect in coffee makers, dishwashers and washing machines. If the scale collects in hot water heaters it shortens their life and makes appliances less efficient. It is also more difficult to work up a lather from soap, washing up liquid and washing powders.

 

Hydrogen Sulfide Water Odor

 

What is sulfur water?

Sulfur in your well water supply is easily recognized by its offensive odor. Hydrogen sulfide gas causes "rotten-egg" or sulfur water smell. High concentrations can also change the taste of the water. As well as, corrode metals such as iron, steel, copper and brass. Hydrogen sulfide amounts of 0.5 mg/l or more are usually noticed, even in cold water. Wells drilled in shale or sandstone, or near coal or oil fields often have hydrogen sulfide present. Hydrogen sulfide may also be produced when sulfate in well water converts to hydrogen sulfide. Certain non-disease-producing bacteria (sulfur bacteria) use the oxygen in the sulfate to form hydrogen sulfide.

 

Total Dissolved Solids, Salts In Well Water

What is TDS? 
Total dissolved solids (TDS) is a measure of the total amount of all the materials that are dissolved in water. These materials, both natural and anthropogenic (made by humans), are mainly inorganic solids, with a minor amount of organic material. Depending on the type of water, TDS can vary greatly from a few milligrams per liter to percent levels (tens of thousands of milligrams per liter). Seawater contains 3.5% (35,000 mg/L) TDS. Elevated TDS levels are often due to natural environmental features such as: mineral springs, carbonate deposits, salt deposits and sea water intrusion, but other sources may include: salts used for road de-icing, sewage, drinking water treatment chemicals, storm water and agricultural runoff, and wastewater discharges. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Secondary Drinking Water Standards recommends that the TDS concentrations in drinking water not exceed 500 mg/L based on taste and aesthetics.

 

National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations (NSDWRs or secondary standards) are non-enforceable guidelines regulating contaminants that may cause cosmetic effects (such as skin or tooth discoloration) or aesthetic effects (such as taste, odor, or color) in drinking water. EPA recommends secondary standards to water systems but does not require systems to comply. However, states may choose to adopt them as enforceable standards.

 

EPA Secondary Drinking Water Limits For The Following:

Color 15 (color units)

Chloride 250 mg/L 
Corrosivity noncorrosive 
Iron 0.3 mg/L 
Manganese 0.05 mg/L 
Odor 3 threshold odor number 
pH 6.5-8.5 
Sulfate 250 mg/L 
Total Dissolved Solids 500 mg/L