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Ferrous iron – Ferrous iron is often referred to as clear–water iron. …Ferric iron is called red water iron because it gives the water a cloudy reddish/orange appearance. Ferric iron is rust and is the result of oxidizing ferrous iron. This form of iron can be filtered.

Both can be removed by one back washing iron filter called a Terminox® Iron, Sulfur and Manganese filter. This back washing iron filter requires no Salt, chemicals or maintenance of any kind.

You can see it here: Terminox® Iron, Sulfur and Manganese Filter

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Ferrous iron – Ferrous iron is often referred to as clear–water iron. …Ferric iron is called red water iron because it gives the water a cloudy reddish/orange appearance. Ferric iron is rust and is the result of oxidizing ferrous iron. This form of iron can be filtered.

Both can be removed by one back washing iron filter called a Terminox® Iron, Sulfur and Manganese filter. This back washing iron filter requires no Salt, chemicals or maintenance of any kind.

You can see it here: Terminox® Iron, Sulfur and Manganese Filter

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Do sediment filters remove iron?

The answer would be yes and no. Sediment filters generally Will remove red water iron. But Clearwater iron will go right through them.

Red water iron is iron that has been oxidized and presents itself in a sediment form. If you hold up a glass of red water iron, you can actually see the color of iron in the glass. Clear water iron is iron that is dissolved into the water and has not yet been oxidized. There is still just as much iron in the water. But if you hold up a glass of clear water iron, the water appears to be clear. There are a number of things that can oxidize clear water iron including air and chlorine.

Please keep in mind that you will usually find both types of iron together. Even if you think that you have only clear water iron, you will likely have a certain amount of red water iron as well. And the opposite is true. This is why you should be very wary of any company that would use only a sediment filter to remove iron. You should also keep in mind that you should never ever use a water softener to remove iron. You should be very careful when dealing with companies that use this tactic. It is your first sign that they do not have your best interest in mind.

How do I remove both types of iron?

The best way to remove both types of iron, would be to use an iron filter that both oxidizes and filters at the same time. And while we carry a number of different filters that can do this. The very best filter we sell for removing both clear water iron and red water iron his our Terminox® iron, sulfur and manganese filter. The reason this is our most popular filter is that it requires no Salt, no chemical for maintenance of any kind. You can see them here: Terminox®

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Ferrous iron – Ferrous iron is often referred to as clear–water iron. … Ferric iron is called red water iron because it gives the water a cloudy reddish/orange appearance. Ferric iron is rust and is the result of oxidizing ferrous iron. This form of iron can be filtered.

Thank you

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If you have bad tasting water, bad smelling water, or just plain ugly water, you know that you need to do something to fix it. But what?  That all depends on what is causing that taste, smell, or murkiness. Of course, there are some contaminants that you can’t see, smell, or taste. Getting a water test is the best first step in fixing bad water.

Poor water quality can affect not only your drinking water, but also the water used in a variety of household functions. Contaminated water used for cooking may affect your health, while too much of certain minerals can hamper cleaning in your laundry or bathroom, as well as staining your fixtures.

We recommend that you get an independent water test whenever possible. You should never have someone come into your home to test your water and then try to sell you the water treatment equipment. You should get an independent test from a laboratory, health department, local university, or even the local pool supply company. Many swimming supply stores do water testing for free and are pretty accurate. Just ask them to test it just like they would if you were considering buying a swimming pool or hot tub. Do not let the sample sit all day or overnight before testing. If the water sits too long the pH can actually change and that is a very important part of testing.  Draw the sample and then get it tested as quickly as possible. If you cannot find anyone independent to test your water locally we would be happy to provide a  free water test for the more common water tests. Just send us a sample. In some cases, depending on what is in your water, we may need to send you a container to put the water in for testing.

Water Filters of America.com® offers well water testing and city water testing as well as other water sources you may have. Sometimes people are unsure of what they should be testing for. The type of analysis you choose should be based upon your specific concerns, your water source and what contaminants may potentially be in the water. We offer some advice to consider here on our webpage. The most common tests we perform are pH, iron, TDS, nitrates and hardness.  These are included in the free water test. But we can test for virtually anything that might concern you.

Once you have your water test results you may be confused and wondering what to do with all those numbers. We understand what it all means and can explain it to you and give you great advice on fixing your water.  We will answer all of your questions and never ask you to buy anything. We want everyone to have clean, safe, and great tasting water!

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Have you considered getting a lead water filter?

There are a number of simple options to remove lead from water. You’ve probably heard of the water crisis in Flint, MI, where high levels of lead were found in the water. But did you know that the drinking water of many cities across the U.S. could have high lead levels? We have recently heard that the town of Sebring, Ohio is facing a similar situation.

Just as in Flint, the problem with the Sebring municipal system is not with the source water itself, but it is the corrosion of the lead pipes that supply the water to thousand of homes that causes lead to leach out of the pipes and into the water.

Lead water supply lines are still in use today in countless communities across the US. Although Congress banned lead water pipes 30 years ago, estimates of remaining lead pipes range from 3.3 million to 10 million. These pipes can leach lead into tap water during repairs or a change in water chemistry. There are no solid numbers of these lead service lines because record keeping has been sketchy. Cities like Washington have tried to replace their lead pipes but found they couldn’t locate them all because the original maps had been lost. With millions of lead pipes still in place, the estimated number of people that could be drinking this water is somewhere between 74 million and 96 million people.

Typically, water is treated with phosphates or silicates which coat the inside of the pipes to prevent corrosion. Testing for lead is done periodically, but lead tests are only required every three years. Federal rules set a maximum level of 15 micrograms of lead per liter of tap water but medical experts say there is no known safe level of lead.

The scary part of the story is that even when cities have done testing and found high levels of lead in the water, they don’t make it known right away. In Sebring, it was August when the test samples had high lead readings. It was not until January that residents were informed of the situation. The residents were unknowingly drinking that water for months.

Makes you wonder what you don’t know about your own water.

Not all water filters can filter lead from water. Some advocates are calling for cities to replace all the lead service lines. This is a huge undertaking which could take decades and cost billions of dollars. As good as it sounds to replace all those lead lines there is a down side. The utility companies own the lines from the water treatment plant to the property line but the homeowner is responsible for the line from the street into the house. If the homeowner is unable to replace their portion of the line it may actually make the lead levels in the water higher due to the disturbance of the pipes that can shake loose the scale that has built up in the pipes.

If you are concerned about the quality of your water, waiting for the government to fix the problem is not a good option. And buying bottled water is expensive and inconvenient. WaterFiltersOfAmerica.com has some great lead water filter options that can give you clean water and peace of mind. Here’s what you can do:

GOOD (Under $200)

A Reverse Osmosis drinking water filter in the kitchen for all of your cooking and drinking water. This filter is simple to install and can be hooked up the the refrigerator for pure drinking water there as well. This does not address the rest of the household water, but will provide safe and tasty purified water that is as good or far better than bottled water. You can find them here:  https://waterfiltersofamerica.com/reverse-osmosis/

BETTER: (Under $500)

A whole house carbon filter tank takes care of the whole house and greatly reduces lead in water. It automatically backwashes periodically to clean itself and send all that unwanted lead, chlorine and other contaminants down the drain and away from the home. Add this unit with a reverse osmosis drinking water filter in the kitchen for a truly wonderful change in your overall water quality and drinking water that is as good or far better than even drinking bottled water. See our whole house backwashing carbon tanks here:  https://waterfiltersofamerica.com/carbon-tanks/

BEST: (Under $1200)

Our Dual Purpose Water Conditioner not only controls lead better than any other solution, it also softens the water for a cleaner home, softener skin and will also clean out your pipes and water lines over time saving you a fortune in plumbing repairs, hot water heaters and even lower the cost of heating your water for showers and other hot water household uses. The reason it is called Dual Purpose is that it has dual tanks (One stacked on top of the other) that clean and softener as well as removes unwanted contaminants and chemicals. The top tank has whole house carbon like the tank mentioned above, and the lower tank is a water softener. Water softeners are very efficient at removing lead from the water. It is always best to filter the water before softening and that is accomplished by the carbon tank above. Most home owners find this unit fairly easy to install themselves. Add a reverse osmosis drinking water filter in the kitchen for cooking and drinking water and you have the perfect system for clean, lead free luxurious water. Find them here: https://waterfiltersofamerica.com/premium-dual-purpose/

Please don’t hesitate to contact a friendly water tech at 800-684-0979 for a discussion of your situation and to determine exactly what you need and what it should cost. And don’t worry, our friendly water techs are never allowed to ask you to buy anything or pressure you in any way. They just care about you and give you great advice.

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