Chris Bradburry
New Member
Hello
Been reading the various threads on removing iron from well water, and getting ready to purchase a system. Lots of opinions out there however, so I would appreciate it if anyone had some sound advice. Here is my setup and recent water test.
Well is only for irrigation and my only concern is cosmetic (staining). We have severe iron staining (and likely manganese as well).
6 zones, each with 5 or 6 3GPM rotors, for a total max use of 18GPM. Sprinklers run every other day or so for 30-45 minutes/zone.
I tested the well output via the pressure tank draw down test and I get 20.5 GPM from the well.
Here is a recent test from a local city water lab:
pH: 6.6
Hardness: 263
TDS: 518
Iron: 1.78 mg/L
Manganese: 1.11 mg/L
No evidence that I have iron bacteria - my pipes are crystal clear on the inside.
Local water company has been recommending a Filox setup, 2 smaller units in parallel which would give me an adequate flow rate and still be able to be backwashed appropriately within the constraints of my well output. He feels that Filox does better with the Manganese. Honestly I had been leaning towards a Katalox Light setup due to the lower backwashing requirements. I would still expect to need at least a dual setup in parallel however based off my water use requirements.
Any thoughts on a setup?
The other variables (which seem to be all over the place) is the need for an oxidizer of some type upstream from the filters as well as the need for an injector of some type to raise the pH for better manganese removal. My local water company seems to be more of the "try it and see" mindset, but I prefer to get everything I'll likely need up front.
Thank you for your consideration.
Chris
Been reading the various threads on removing iron from well water, and getting ready to purchase a system. Lots of opinions out there however, so I would appreciate it if anyone had some sound advice. Here is my setup and recent water test.
Well is only for irrigation and my only concern is cosmetic (staining). We have severe iron staining (and likely manganese as well).
6 zones, each with 5 or 6 3GPM rotors, for a total max use of 18GPM. Sprinklers run every other day or so for 30-45 minutes/zone.
I tested the well output via the pressure tank draw down test and I get 20.5 GPM from the well.
Here is a recent test from a local city water lab:
pH: 6.6
Hardness: 263
TDS: 518
Iron: 1.78 mg/L
Manganese: 1.11 mg/L
No evidence that I have iron bacteria - my pipes are crystal clear on the inside.
Local water company has been recommending a Filox setup, 2 smaller units in parallel which would give me an adequate flow rate and still be able to be backwashed appropriately within the constraints of my well output. He feels that Filox does better with the Manganese. Honestly I had been leaning towards a Katalox Light setup due to the lower backwashing requirements. I would still expect to need at least a dual setup in parallel however based off my water use requirements.
Any thoughts on a setup?
The other variables (which seem to be all over the place) is the need for an oxidizer of some type upstream from the filters as well as the need for an injector of some type to raise the pH for better manganese removal. My local water company seems to be more of the "try it and see" mindset, but I prefer to get everything I'll likely need up front.
Thank you for your consideration.
Chris