Out With Fe and Mn

A variety of treatments can remove iron and manganese. The choice depends on contaminant concentrations, the volume treated and other factors.
Out With Fe and Mn
This small community water treatment system designed for iron removal uses aeration to convert the iron to iron oxide, and then filters out the iron oxide. It also uses ion exchange to remove excess iron.

A small community asked Florida Gateway College for advice on resolving red water complaints from their customers.

High levels of iron and manganese appeared to be the problem. Iron is the more common of these contaminants, but they often occur together. High levels can...

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