Got Iron In Your Water? We Remove That.
AquaOx Filters Out Iron
Iron can be found in most water supplies. There are two different kinds of iron: ferrick and ferris. Ferrick iron has already been oxidized and is very simple to get out of your water supply. Installing the AquaOx whole house water filter can eliminate ferrick iron. See more at https://www.aquaoxwaterfilters.com/whole-house-water-filter/
Ferris iron is not oxidized and has to be oxidized before it can be removed. Ferris iron will pass through a normal water filter without being oxidized. If your water iron content is extremely high, we have a specific system that we have designed just for iron.
Iron Water Filter Overview
*NOTE: Not all water contains all contaminants discussed. No water purifying system can remove 100% of every contaminant. If you have a concern about a specific contaminant, please give us a call or live chat with our water experts.
Properties of Iron
Iron is considered one of the most common contaminants and most troublesome elements in tap water. Even in small amounts, iron can cause stains on fixtures, sinks, showers, flooring, and almost anything that the chemical element gets in contact with. In fact, 0.3 ppm (parts per million) can give you headaches, especially if you’re someone who has a hectic schedule and little time for cleaning stains.
How to Detect the Presence of Iron in Drinking Water
Iron is considered one of the most common contaminants and most troublesome elements in tapa
Iron affects the quality of tap water and influences the taste of drinking water. It also changes the taste of food and beverages even in small amounts. Unlike with other contaminants, iron in water can be detected since it affects the taste of drinking water. Since iron leaves a bad taste and unattractive residue in drinking water, the chemical element must be removed through proper water treatment.
Another way to detect the chemical element in tap water is by conducting a complete water test. You can purchase a water test kit and use it to get data regarding the quality of your drinking water and its possible pollutants. If you don’t want to do it yourself or don’t have the time to run the water test on your own, you can hire a professional to gather the data for you.
water. Even in small amounts, iron can cause stains on fixtures, sinks, showers, flooring, and almost anything that the chemical element gets in contact with. In fact, 0.3 ppm (parts per million) can give you headaches, especially if you’re someone who has a hectic schedule and little time for cleaning stains.
Is Drinking Iron-Contaminated Water Safe?
Iron in your drinking water is not considered a health hazard by medical experts. However, it doesn’t mean you don’t need to take action in removing the chemical element. The chemical element is essential in human nutrition in the right amount. According to the EPA, iron is considered a secondary contaminant in small amounts. In high levels, iron in drinking water may cause negative effects to one’s health. Exposure to high levels of iron may cause serious health problems. The early signs and symptoms of iron overload are fatigue, joint pain, and weight loss. Prolonged exposure to iron in unacceptable amount may damage skin, hair, and eyes. Iron overload may also lead to hemochromatosis which may result to liver, pancreatic, and heart damage. In serious cases, it may lead to diabetes.
Understanding Iron Bacteria, Their Role in Iron-Contaminated Water, and the Problems They Cause
Iron bacteria are the small organisms responsible for the conversion of ferrous iron to the ferric state. They are the suspects in causing corrosion in the pipelines. According to research, iron bacteria may cause problems to the water pipe system by attacking steel pipe to get the chemical element. In a good living environment, these small organisms will rapidly develop, grow, and multiply. When growing and thriving, iron bacteria develop masses of organic matter that will trap the ferric hydroxide and eventually clogs the pipelines. As a result, stainings will begin to appear in the water and in almost anything the iron-contaminated water comes into contact with.
Iron Water Treatment Solutions
There are many different approaches to eliminating iron from drinking water. Among these are water filtration systems, chlorination, softening, aeration, oxidation, greensand, and ozonation. Just like with any contaminant, you need to determine the type of iron present in the tap water before you decide on the best approach.
Iron removal with water softeners is a more common approach due to its success in removing both iron and hardness in tap water. Unlike with other approaches, water softeners eliminate iron with a higher success rate. The treatment approach uses salt to help eliminate iron and other unwanted minerals in the drinking water. Therefore, it is considered the best treatment system when it comes to the removal of the chemical element in the water. However, there are cases where iron escapes and passes through the water softeners due to the fouling of the softener bed. If iron is present in your tap water, you can hire an expert to guide you on choosing the best approach in removing the chemical element. In severe cases, rust remover is installed to help with the filtration process.
Water filters use filter media that collects, traps, and flushes out the iron and other chemical contaminants in the water to improve and maintain the aesthetic quality of drinking water. A whole house water filter designed to remove iron is another great choice in eliminating the contaminant. AquaOx’s whole house water filter removes iron and other water pollutants with great success. The water filter system is designed with the latest treatment system to remove iron and other minerals.
Carbon filters are effective water purification systems that help remove iron from tap water. With the use of activated carbon, iron and other minerals are trapped and flushed out of the filter system. Chlorination is also an effective approach in removing iron since chlorine oxidizes the iron in the water.
Once you get the water test results, take the next necessary step to remove iron in the water. Keep your water clean, clear, and iron-free with the right water treatment approach for the best result.
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