Is There Too Much Iron In Your Well Water?

11/18/2020

For homeowners whose water source comes from a well, there are some advantages, disadvantages, and ways in which you can ensure healthy drinking water from your well source. With the potential for contaminants to enter your well water more easily than from a municipal source, it's important to know about potential contaminants and how to protect your family from them. One of the most common water treatment problems found in well water is iron. So, this week, we're talking about iron in your well water

While a trace amount of iron in your water isn't dangerous to your health, without the right water treatment, iron can lead to a metallic taste in food and drink. It can also cause issues with plumbing. If a home’s water is filled with iron, it may lead to plumbing issues. Excessive iron can leave behind a residue, which can then build up and cause clogging. When this occurs, homeowners may experience reduced water pressure or slow draining. 

Not considered hazardous to health, but when the level of iron in water exceeds the DNR 0.3 mg/l limit, we experience red, brown, or yellow staining of laundry, glassware, dishes and other household items. Iron can be found in 3 different forms. 

Ferrous iron (dissolved) — Although not visible, it is the most common type of iron. Later when oxygen is mixed with ferrous iron it stains sinks, toilets and laundry especially when bleach is added. To reduce levels of ferrous iron, softening and or filtration is performed.

Ferric Iron (suspended) — Ferric iron or brown water iron is oxidized and forms particles. Once these particles settle down, they can normally be seen in a glass of water. Sometimes these particles are too small to be seen and are very difficult to remove.

Iron bacteria — Iron bacteria is a general term given to iron that can leave a slimy growth or build up in toilet tanks and sometimes clogs filters, softeners and pipes. These bacteria are not harmful, but are considered a nuisance bacteria because of their difficulty in removing.

Lindyspring Sanitizer

Ideal for homeowners who use well water.

The sanitizer water conditioning system is recognized for its unique ability to kill and remove iron and sulfur bacteria - a naturally-occurring bacteria that can incubate and grow in water softener beds and other water appliances. Most homeowners experience this problem as red or black slime and stains on plumbing fixtures, and foul smells when operating a tap.

The system safely creates chlorine from the softener's brine solution. The dissolved chlorine then sanitizes the media bed with each regeneration of the system. An exclusive crystalline media acts as a superior filter and softener that removes iron, manganese and hardness - while raising pH to acceptable level and securing chlorine for continued media sanitizing.

Contact Lindyspring Lake of the Ozarks Today!
Not sure if the Lindyspring Sanitizer is what you need for your home's water treatment at Lake of the Ozarks? Lindyspring Systems offers a wide array of products and solutions to fit every water treatment need. We can schedule a time to come out to test your water and determine what is needed to treat your specific water needs. We sell and lease residential and commercial water treatment systems at Lake of the Ozarks. Any type of water problem can be taken care of by us. We also deliver to your home or business 40 lb. bags of coarse solar salt and 40 lb. bags of potassium chloride. Do you want to learn more about the water services we provide? Visit our website for more information.

For All Your Household Water Conditioning and Treatment Needs Count on LINDYSPRING!

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573-348-5044

Lindyspring of Lake of the Ozarks

1063 Industrial Drive
Osage Beach, MO 65065

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  1. It's crucial for well owners to monitor iron levels in their water. In addition to water treatment systems, regular water testing can help catch any issues early. Also, consider installing a whole-house filter to protect your plumbing and improve overall water quality!

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