Water Treatment - Iron & Manganese

Iron Filters

Iron filters are great for reducing iron and manganese levels in your water. There are four different kinds of filters, with manganese greensand being the most common and used 98% of the time. This media, combined with a regenerate of potassium permanganate oxidizes iron into a form that can be trapped by the filter bed and washed away.

Benefits:

Reduces staining of fixtures and clothing
Reduces or removes rotten egg odour
Clothes will last longer
Plumbing doesn't become plugged or restricted
Reduces maintenance costs on fixtures and clothing

Maintenance:

A moderate level of maintenance will ensure that your iron filter is always working at its best level of efficiency.

Add potassium permanganate every three months.*
Service to the control valve annually.
Re-bed the media every 3-5 years (ask to have your water sampled).

* With a meter-initiated head on your iron filter, you can save up to 50% of potassium permanganate costs. At about $150, it pays for itself after 2 years.

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