Iron Bacteria Treatment Systems

The iron max plus series.

Iron bacteria treatment systems.

Standing water such as a toilet tank is a common place to find this slime. A water softener full of rust creates a perfect environment for iron bacterial growth because the rust is a plentiful food source. This slime sticks to well pipes water treatment equipment and plumbing fixtures. This bacterial type of iron that actually blooms when exposed to the air treating iron bacteria usually requires using chlorine or hydrogen peroxide injection system.

This package combines 3 high performance systems. With one of these systems in place you ll be able to enjoy clean and clear water from every fixture in your home with no foul odors tastes or stains and your plumbing won t be at risk either. Hydrogen peroxide option available. Iron bacteria are much different than normal ferric or ferrous iron found in well water.

Chlorination system provides the most effective and proven oxidation treatment for iron bacteria and sulfur bacteria. These systems are specifically designed to remove iron bacteria as well as the iron that helps them establish colonies in the first place. The standard iron curtain filters are preferred for higher levels of iron or for homes that require higher flow rates. Our iron bacteria treatment systems can be designed using any of our iron filter systems.

The iron curtain junior filters are a lower cost option that work well with lower levels of iron. It usually only creates a rotten egg odor when it gets into a water softener that is full of trapped rust. Not only is this system extremely efficient and economical in removing iron bacteria but it also removes iron sulfur manganese dirt turbidity taste smells. Iron bacteria usually forms when it is exposed to the air and in certain light conditions.

Our automatic chlorine or hydrogen peroxide feed pump the iron max and post carbon de chlorination polishing filter the iron max plus feed pump is designed to inject small amounts of hydrogen peroxide or chlorine which is needed to oxidize high iron and treat iron bacteria slimy iron sulfur reducing bacteria. In rm s home an experienced water technician super chlorinated the well and the entire pumping and distribution system. Chlorine injection add on system. The iron bacteria treatment system adds the following.

The best treatment for iron bacteria removal in private well water is normally the combination of a chemical feeder system and a terminox ism backwashing sulfur and iron filter. Since iron bacteria tend to build up again a few months after treatment well owners should strive to control rather than completely cure the problem. Iron bacteria produce a sticky slime which is typically rusty in color but may be yellow brown or grey.