Different Problem Water Systems
Many
water supplies require more improvement than simply removing the hardness from
it. Your water may have other problems such as:
- Rust
- Odor - such as
sulphur or rotten egg smell
- Tainted Color
- Staining
- Bad Tastes
Systems can be built in a standard format with one treatment chamber, or now
systems can be built as a Multi-Chambered unit to allow for multiple treatments
in the same system. Listed below are some of the types of media that can be
used, and what problems they treat:
Manganese
Greensand
- For control of Iron, manganese, and low levels of hydrogen sulfide. The
unique feature of this media is that it will both oxidize and remove iron. This
media requires regeneration with potassium permanganate.
Birm - For removal of
iron and manganese in waters with a high level of dissolved oxygen. Birm works
best when combined with air-injection to oxidize iron prior to entering the
filter bed. This media is maintained by simple backwashing.
Filter
Ag
- For removal of particulates, and improvement of cloudy water. Filter Ag is
also easily maintained by simple backwashing.
Activated
Carbon
- For the removal of dissolved chemicals from municipal, or other chlorinated
water supplies. With simple backwashing, activated carbon can provide years of
trouble-free chemical removal. This media is especially effective at removing
chlorine.
Calgon
Centaur Carbon
- Specially formulated carbon for the removal of chloramines, and higher levels
of hydrogen sulfide. This media provides both a catalytic and an adsorptive
reaction. Centaur is especially effective in applications where iron and
sulphur are present, and is maintained by simple backwashing.
KDF - A patented media
that is excellent in removing Chlorine, Hydrogen Sulfide, and Iron. KDF also
has a bacteriastatic quality that prohibits bacteria from growing in the media.
This media is NSF certified to ANSI/NSF standard 61, and is maintained by
simple backwashing.
pH
Control
- A mix of calcium carbonate and magnesium oxide can be used to correct low pH
that can destroy plumbing fixtures. This media is maintained by simple
backwashing, and over time, adding additional media is usually required.
Tannins - Tannins are
organic compounds that cause discoloration of water. Tannins are removed by
using an ion exchange (Tannin) media. This media requires salt to regenerate,
but will not soften water.
TN
Combo
- If Tannins are present in water along with hardness, a TN combo unit can be
used. A TN combo unit uses both the Tannin resin and the standard Softening
resin together in the same tank. Each resin is regenerated with salt.
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