More and more people are investing in a borehole for their property. And this makes sense when you consider that a borehole gives you water security and helps you save money on your water bill. It comes with such excellent benefits. If you have a borehole and have tested the water you may have discovered iron in your water. As a result, you may be wondering how to remove iron from borehole water. Read on!
You can use a vessel with a specific media type to remove the iron from your water. There are many different types of media. As a result, you need to ensure that the media you choose is the right one for your water composition.
Another approach you can take is to dose chlorine in the tank and physically remove the iron that clumps together from the oxidation. However, you can only do this if the pH of your water falls between 6.5 and 7.5
If you fall outside this range of pH it would be best to look at a reverse osmosis system.
Let’s take a closer look now at the process of reverse osmosis.
WHAT IS REVERSE OSMOSIS?
Reverse osmosis refers to the removal of iron, salt, minerals, and harmful bacteria from your water. It works by forcing water through a semi-permeable membrane under high pressure. As a result, only water is able to pass through.
There are 3 types of membranes that are used in reverse osmosis. These are:
- A tap water membrane
- A brack water membrane
- A desalination water membrane
A tap water membrane or brack water membrane is usually effective for normal household filtration.
As an added measure the water should also be treated by chlorination or UV lights to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria
Iron in borehole water is a concern many people have with borehole water. As you can see however, it is possible to remove iron from borehole water. You can read more about water filtration options for your borehole water here.
A borehole is always going to be an excellent investment that gives long-term benefits!
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