If you've been on well water for long, or have been reading this blog frequently, you already know that chlorine is one of the most effective disinfectant methods out there. It's low-cost, safe, and fairly easy to manage in water systems, making it the go-to for homeowners and municipal water districts alike. It's not just … Continue reading How Much Chlorine Should Be Added to a Storage Tank to Kill Bacteria?
Author: Gerry Bulfin
No More Coliform Since Installing UV Sterilizer
Here's a picture of my UV sterilizer installed after recent flooding in Colorado impacted my well. Tested negative for coliform after testing. Thanks! Joe A. Estes Park, CO
How To Winterize Your Water Treatment Systems, Softeners, and Filters
Yes, it's that time of year again. The holidays are upon us, the cold is coming in, your water systems are…frozen?! If you are like some of our readers, you have some water treatment systems that need to be made ready for the winter, and are wondering how exactly you can do so. (Note that … Continue reading How To Winterize Your Water Treatment Systems, Softeners, and Filters
Previously Undrinkable Water Now Perfectly Clear and Tasty
Hello Clean Water Store! Attached is a picture of our installation of the MangOx 7000 filter and the CWS softener. We haven't finished prettying the electrical through some conduit, but the system is up and functioning great! The water was virtually undrinkable in this home before we installed this system, and every fixture was heavily rust-corroded– water … Continue reading Previously Undrinkable Water Now Perfectly Clear and Tasty
Water Flow Rate
One question that comes up often is “How do I know how many gallons per minute my well pump is pumping?” This is crucial information when purchasing or installing water treatment systems, as they all come in different sizes and have different requirements based on your flow rate. For example, say your well pump has … Continue reading Water Flow Rate
Ozone Generator water treatment
We get a lot of mail from readers and customers who are interested in using ozone to purify their water. The problem is, ozone systems tend to be very large and very expensive. Luckily, there are some small point-of-use ozone generators available that offer the same benefits of ozone (disinfection, odor removal, great tasting water) … Continue reading Ozone Generator water treatment
Two Popular Ways to Eliminate Odor from Well Water: Chlorination/Peroxide Injection or Aeration
Foul odors are a common problem in well water systems. They are generally caused by hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas, which can get into water sources in a number of ways: via sewage systems, near coal and peat deposits, in oil fields, and most commonly from iron and sulfur bacteria. These bacteria thrive on iron and … Continue reading Two Popular Ways to Eliminate Odor from Well Water: Chlorination/Peroxide Injection or Aeration
When Water Quantity is Limited, Auto Sediment Backwash Filter Saves Water
When using a well water system it is important to install filters that can function efficiently on your well's water pressure and quantity. In well water systems with high concentrations of sediment, users might find that the frequency of flushing and replacing filters tends to increase in certain months and decrease in others. We recently … Continue reading When Water Quantity is Limited, Auto Sediment Backwash Filter Saves Water
Removing Hardness from Well Water
Water hardness is the measurement of dissolved calcium and magnesium present in a water source. It is measured in grains per gallon, parts per million, or milligrams per liter. Excessively hard water is often the cause of scale formation in pipes and heaters, and of insoluble “curd” buildups, resulting from the interaction of hard water … Continue reading Removing Hardness from Well Water
Iron and Smells Gone Thanks to Greensand Iron Filter
To whom it may concern, The Greensand Iron filter is great! The iron is gone and the water no longer smells. The installation instructions were really good too. Thanks, Dale Rask Taylor Falls, MN