Water Softener Systems
WATER SOFTENER FOR HARD WATER, IRON & MANGANESE
A water softener is effective in removing some of the most common contaminants found in private wells in Clinton. The main issues typically are hard water minerals magnesium and calcium as well as iron or manganese. The EPA maximum allowable levels for iron as a secondary contaminant is .3 parts per million and for manganese is .05 parts per million. As you can see, these are very small amounts, but their affects can create quite an impact.
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THE AFFECTS OF IRON, MANGANESE & HARD WATER
Hard water affects include corrosion and scaling inside pipes, as well as major staining throughout the home’s showers, bathtubs, and sinks. Hard water is also notorious for destroying hot water heaters way ahead of their useful life (scale build-up inside hot water heaters can insulate the temperature sensor inside the tank causing them to work much harder to bring the temperature up to the set level). Iron and manganese can create orange, rusty or black/brown staining and corrosion in water using appliances and plumbing distribution piping in the home as well. For more on hard water see hard water epa.
WHAT WILL A WATER SOFTENER REMOVE?
Water Softener with Sediment Filtration
A water softener is effective in removing dissolved forms of iron & manganese and hard water minerals. To remove particulate iron or manganese, a cartridge filter with proper micron rating will be effective. Depending on the specific situation, this could require a series of filters with different size micron ratings to handle heavier levels in the water. Selecting the appropriate micron rating and style of filter can be determined by a water treatment professional based on water test results and other symptoms. For more information on Iron and Manganese in water, see our published articles in Water Technology Magazine at the following link: http://publications/.
Dissolved Iron Staining
WATER TESTING
Having a water test performed is an important first step in the process of improving your water quality. For more on water testing, see the link at http://water-testing/.
