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
Category: Odor
How to Eliminate Odor from Well Water: Chlorination or Aeration
2 Easy Ways to Eliminate Well Water Odor Foul water smells are a common problem in well water systems. They are generally caused by hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas, which can get into water sources in several ways: via sewage systems, near coal and peat deposits, in oil fields, and most commonly from iron and sulfur … Continue reading How to Eliminate Odor from Well Water: Chlorination or Aeration
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
“My Well is Producing Sand, Rust and Smells of Sulfur!”
A common question we often receive is “My well is producing sand and rust color water. It smells of sulfur. What is the best way to solve this problem!? ” A very effective method to remove iron, manganese, and odor from well water is by using an automatic chlorinator, followed by a Pro-OX iron filter. … Continue reading “My Well is Producing Sand, Rust and Smells of Sulfur!”
My Filox Iron Filter Worked for Only One Week
A homeowner on well water recently contacted us. They had purchased a Filox iron filter online, and was told by the supplier that it would remove the iron, manganese and hydrogen sulfide odors without the use of chemicals. It worked for one week and then their water turned bad again, full of iron and manganese … Continue reading My Filox Iron Filter Worked for Only One Week
“My Filox Iron Filter Worked for One Week”
A homeowner on well water recently contacted us. They had purchased a Filox iron filter online and were told by the supplier that it would remove the iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide odors without the use of chemicals. However, proper setup requires access to a 110V electrical outlet and a drain. Technical support is crucial … Continue reading “My Filox Iron Filter Worked for One Week”
Will Reverse Osmosis Membranes Remove Odor from Well Water?
A homeowner asked us if their new whole-house reverse osmosis system should be removing odors from their well water. This commercial system had no carbon filters, just pre-filters and the RO system (not supplied by us). Many homeowners use under-sink reverse osmosis systems, which have carbon filters as part of the system, and those filters … Continue reading Will Reverse Osmosis Membranes Remove Odor from Well Water?