Next to water hardness iron is probably the most common water problem in Australia.
Iron is one of the most common elements found in nature making up approximately 5% of the earths crust. Rainfall seeping through the soil dissolves the iron from the soil and transports it to all sources of natural water supplies.
The two most commonly found iron contaminations found in water are:
Soluble Iron
This is the most common form of iron found in Australian water supplies and can be identified by pouring a glass of water and leaving it to settle. Reddish brown particles will appear in the glass and eventually settle to the bottom of the glass.
Insoluble Iron
Insoluble iron in water appears rusty or has a red/yellow colour.
Iron may also exist as an organic complex which is usually yellow or brown in colour or it can sometimes exist in combination with certain kinds of bacteria to create iron bacteria which consume iron to survive leaving a reddish/brown slime which can clog plumbing and cause an offensive smell.
Removing iron from water is an extremely complex process and the most suitable method of iron removal depends on the type of iron contaminating the water. There is no one type of treatment which will work with all iron types.
In order to implement an effective treatment for your water you will need to supply a detailed sample of the water as well as providing details of flow rate required.
Please Contact H2Only for more information on removing iron from your water supply.