Thursday, September 3, 2015

How To Handle Sulfur Smell, Bacteria, and Hardness in Well Water

 have sulfur smell in my well water. I am needing a system to remove smell and filter out coliform bacteria and remove hardness. results from lab test: sulfur total by ICP - 60.6mg/l hardness   grains/gallon.  Total dissolved solids - 757 mg/l.  My ph 7.7. However, iron and manganese are low and not a problem. What do you suggest?

John B.
Salem, Missouri

To thoroughly treat this water, we can recommend using a Precision-24 chlorine injection metering pump, which provides extra strength oxidation for killing bacteria and oxidizing high levels of iron and manganese (which can be linked with sulfur odors).  



Following the point of injection, the chlorine would then feed into a 40-gallon contact tank to provide enough contact time for the solution to react with the sulfur and especially the coliform or e coli bacteria in the water.  After the contact tank a backwashing carbon filter would remove any trace of chlorine smell and taste and filter the water of sediment.

Finally, you could use an efficient salt-based water softener to eliminate any hardness present in the water. The result would be clean, fresh, soft water throughout the home.

Check out the diagram below and see how it works:
chlorinator diagram



Precision-24 Chlorinator Package with Solution Tank:     

Can be either 110 volt or 220 volt plug; can be hardwired to a pressure switch to come on with a well pump.  Works with well water flow rates from 1 – 50 Gallons per Minute (GPM)

Output rating:  0.1 – 24 Gallons per Day (GPD).  Pressure rating:  Will inject into lines with up to 110 PSI. 

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Additional features:  Degassing Valve is built in which makes this great for chlorination use.  System includes Chlorination Pump, 10 Gallon Solution Tank, Injection Check Valve, tubing and installation fittings.  25 & 35 Gallon tanks also available for additional cost. 


40 Gallon Contact Tank 
The CT-40 tank is a durable easy-to-install retention tank designed to provide optimum contact time during chemical treatment. These lightweight seamless totally non-corrosive retention tanks are ideal for new and replacement installation where durability is at a premium. 100% non-metallic polymer materials. Impervious to chemical attack.  Comes with  1-1/4 inch inlet.



2 sizes to choose from, same price  Either 16”Diameter  x 58”Tall or 21” Diameter x 36” Tall



Excellent Warranty:  5 Years from date of installation.
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Vacuum Breaker, ½” mpt.   

vacuum breakerVacuum breaker relief valve Watts 1/2" male 200 PSI maximum.
Required for contact and retention tanks to prevent vacuum in system and avoid imploding vessel.



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carbon filter 5700Carbon Filter 5700-E 1.5 CF 
Includes 1.5 cubic feet of carbon filter media; and Digital 5700-E control valve.

All the filter media you need for the system is included. Excellent for use in de-chlorinating water, taking out hydrogen peroxide and removing many tastes and odors.
Much longer life and higher flow rates than carbon filter cartridges.



Excellent Warranty:  5 Years on Control Valve & 10 years on the media tank.
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water softener
Softener 5900 Series, 48K Size
      

Includes 1 inch or 3/4 inch pipe connectors; by-pass valve; 1.5 cubic feet of high-grade softener resin; heavy-duty brine tank with salt-grid; and 165 Series NSF Certified digital metered-regeneration control valve.

Specifications and Features: High-grade softening resin for maximum performance. Filter tank is NSF certified: one piece seamless polyester construction for long life. Max pressure recommended is 100 psi.




10” x 48” Tank


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