Chemical-free iron removal systems and professional installation by Problem Water Specialists
- Diagnostics & Solutions
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The Source of Iron
Iron and manganese are common metallic elements found in the earth’s crust. Water percolating through soil and rock can dissolve minerals containing iron and manganese and hold them in solution. Occasionally, iron pipes also may be a source of iron in water.
Different Types of Iron
Iron is typically present in well water in three common forms. While there are other forms of iron in well water, they are typically much less common than the three listed below.
1. Bacterial Iron in Well Water
Iron bacteria is usually identified by slime in places such as toilet reservoirs or by the presence of a slimy mass fouling softeners or filters.
2. Ferric Iron in Well Water
Also known as red water iron, ferric iron in well water is essentially clear water iron that has been exposed to oxygen – usually from the air, thereby oxidizing. Carbon dioxide leaves the water and the oxygen combines with the iron to form ferric ions (Fe+++). This gives the water a red rust coloring.
3. Ferrous Iron in Well Water
Often called clearwater iron because it is clear when poured, this substance is found in water that contains no oxygen. Typically, it comes from deeper wells and groundwater sources. Carbon dioxide acts on iron in the ground to form soluble ferrous bicarbonate. In water this forms ferrous ions (Fe++).
Treatment Options
Yakima Water Solutions has a wide range of treatment options available. During the water test sequence a Problem Water Specialist will break down the iron to determine which type is present. After determining what type of iron is present it can be treated with the appropriate methods. We strive for chemical-free water treatment solutions.
The pictures below are from a private well in Yakima that tested very high for raw iron. The iron was broken down in our test sequence to determine the type (several types in this case) of iron we were dealing with. This problem was solved with our Reliant Chemical-Free Iron System and the customer now enjoys better water.
This video shows raw iron (among other contaminates) straight from the kitchen faucet. Our Problem Water Specialists tested the water to identify the contaminates and solved this problem with our Reliant Chemical-Free water treatment equipment. This customer now enjoys clear, contaminate free water.
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