How Iron Gets Into Your Water Supply
As one of the most common minerals in the earth’s crust, iron most often dissolves into water as it flows underground. While small amounts of iron in your water is normal and unnoticable, at high concentrations iron can quickly become a problem that not even a water softener can fix. Iron contamination comes in many forms, which can require different types of iron filters. If your water comes out of your faucets dirty and rusty, then you have an excess of ferric iron. If the water comes out clear but turns reddish-brown after a few minutes, you have ferrous iron contamination. With a simple water test, Advanced Water Treatment can quickly determine what problems you are facing, and which iron filter would be the best solution.
How Iron Filters Clean Your Water
When it comes to removing iron from your water supply, common tools like water softeners can only do so much. The most effective solution is a point-of-entry iron filter that treats water as it enters your home. Iron filters function very similarly to a water softener, in that they pass water through a material filter to remove particles. While a water softener uses charged resin, iron filters utilize manganese dioxide or some other oxidizing agent to attract iron particles and capture them, allowing them to be fully purged by a backwashing system. By combining a water softener with an iron filter, you can achieve near-total filtration efficiency for your home. Advanced Water Treatment’s experienced technicians can help install and maintain iron filters for your home, so you can keep your water clean without any hassle.
Contact Us Today
If you are struggling with rusty water and need an effective iron filter, Advanced Water Treatment is here to help. Contact us today at 218-348-1152, or fill out our contact form, to learn more information and get a free quote.