Hydrogen Peroxide Water Treatment
Understanding the Hydrogen Peroxide Water Treatment Process: Beginner's Guide
Do you need an eco-friendly and cost-effective way to purify your water? Consider hydrogen peroxide water treatment. This process is simple and easy to understand, making it an excellent option for beginners. When you know the basics, you are in a better position to reap all the rewards for your home.
What Is Hydrogen Peroxide Water Treatment?
Hydrogen peroxide is a clear liquid that is injected into your well water as it flows out of the well. When hydrogen peroxide is injected into water, a large amount of dissolved oxygen is released, and a strong oxidizing effect takes place. Odors are eliminated, and tannins can be oxidized.
Why Hydrogen Peroxide is Better:
1. Works faster than chlorine, so often no contact tank is required
2. Unlike chlorine, it will not leave a chemical residual in the water
3. Peroxide works over a wider pH range
Like chlorine, hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidizer and can quickly eliminate odors. Unlike chlorine, however, hydrogen peroxide leaves behind no trace of chemical by-products.
Hydrogen peroxide converts hydrogen sulfide gas, and iron present to a solid particle which is then removed by a back-washing self-cleaning carbon filtration system. For many applications, no retention tank is needed, and any residual hydrogen peroxide will be effectively removed by the carbon filter.
If the rotten-egg odors are extremely excessive, a contact tank is recommended. This tank allows a few minutes for the peroxide to contact the water, ensuring the water is properly treated.
The actual treatment procedure is simple. Whenever the well pump turns on, a metering pump automatically inserts a tiny amount of hydrogen peroxide in front of the pressure tank.
The back-washing carbon filter system is installed after the pressure tank and filters the water. The result is clean, disinfected, and odor-free water throughout the home.
Flow Sensor Systems Allow Peroxide Systems to Be Installed After Well
In some cases, it's not practical to install the peroxide injection point near the well, or perhaps you are on a shared community well, and you prefer to have the system right where the water enters the home.
In this case, a flow-based system can be used. This type of system uses a flow meter to control the peroxide injection pump.
As soon as there is flow, the peroxide pump injects a small amount of hydrogen peroxide based on the speed of the water flowing through the pipe.
Proportionally fed hydrogen peroxide products offer owners a convenient way to inject hydrogen peroxide as the water enters the household plumbing system. They are very easy to set up and maintain.
Why Choose the Clean Water Store for All Your Purification Needs?
At the Clean Water Store, we understand the importance of clean, safe water. We offer a wide selection of hydrogen peroxide water treatment options to meet your specific needs. Our team of experts is available to answer any questions and help you find the perfect product for your home. Check out our store to get started.
Source:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2020/preparing-international-travelers/water-disinfection
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5055895/
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What does hydrogen peroxide do in water treatment?
Hydrogen peroxide is a powerful oxidizer. It breaks down contaminants like hydrogen sulfide (the smell of rotten eggs), iron, and tannins into solid particles that can be easily filtered out.
2. Is hydrogen peroxide safe for drinking water treatment?
Yes. When properly dosed and filtered, hydrogen peroxide is safe and leaves no chemical residue in the treated water. It decomposes into water and oxygen.
3. How is hydrogen peroxide added to well water?
A metering pump automatically injects a small amount of hydrogen peroxide into the water line whenever the well pump turns on or when flow is detected.
4. Do I need a contact tank with hydrogen peroxide?
Not always. Because hydrogen peroxide reacts quickly, many systems don’t need a contact tank. However, a contact tank can improve performance for extreme odor issues.
5. What happens to the hydrogen peroxide after treatment?
Any residual hydrogen peroxide is removed by the carbon filtration system, leaving clean, odor-free water.
6. How does this compare to chlorine treatment?
Hydrogen peroxide works faster, doesn’t leave chemical by-products, and is effective over a wider pH range—making it a cleaner, greener option than chlorine.
7. What kind of filter is used after peroxide injection?
A back-washing activated carbon filter is typically used to remove oxidized particles and any remaining hydrogen peroxide.
8. Is hydrogen peroxide treatment suitable for iron and sulfur removal?
Yes. It’s highly effective at treating iron and hydrogen sulfide by oxidizing them into filterable solids.
9. Can I install the system inside my home instead of near the well?
Yes. With a flow sensor-based system, you can install the hydrogen peroxide injector where water enters your home—even on shared or community wells.
10. How much maintenance is required?
Hydrogen peroxide systems are generally low-maintenance. You’ll need to refill the peroxide solution as needed and periodically check the injection pump and filters.
