Neutralizing Acidic Well Water
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NEUTRALIZING ACIDIC WELL WATER
A BRIEF OVERVIEW FROM CLEAN WATER SYSTEMS
FIRST STEPS(THE BASICS)
• TEST WATER CHEMISTRY
• GET A HOME TEST KIT OR SEND A WATER SAMPLE TO OUR LAB
• CHECK WELL WATER FLOW RATE
• DETERMINE GALLONS PER MINUTE FROM WELL
• EASILY DONE BY FILLING A 5 GALLON BUCKET AND TIMING WITH WRIST WATCH
• CHECK YOUR PIPES AND TOILET TANK
• STAINS, RUST, AND CORROSION CAN INDICATE SPECIFIC WATER PROBLEMS
• DETERMINE DIAMETER OF PIPE
• ENSURE ADDITIONAL PARTS AND CONNECTORS WILL FIT IN YOUR SYSTEM
CHOOSE YOUR NEUTRALIZERDownflow or Upflow Calcite Neutralizer?• Downflow: Calcite dissolves
better, easier to maintain• Upflow: No backwash water
used, but media may solidify over time
• See diagrams
Calcite, Calcite Blend, or Soda Ash Feeder?• Calcite: Recommended for pH
6.0 – 6.9• Calcite Blend: Recommended for
pH 5.0 – 5.9 • Soda Ash: Recommended for pH
less than 5.0
INSTALLATION
Standard installation of Neutralizer on Well with Submersible Well Pump
• Buy Direct and Install YourselfOR
• Buy Direct and Hire Plumber for Installation
OR• Buy From Water Treatment Dealer
?If you are unsure about installing your neutralizer yourself, talk to a WQA certified water specialist.
QUALITY CONTROL
SET UP MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
CLIPBOARD WITH CHECKLIST
TEST WATER ANNUALLY
FURTHER INFORMATION
• GET A FREE COPY OF OUR ENTIRE GUIDE ON NEUTRALIZING WELL WATER HERE:
HTTPS://WWW.CLEANWATERSTORE.COM/TECHNICAL/HOW-TO-TREAT-ACID-WELL-WATER.PHP
• CONTACT US FOR ADVICE ABOUT YOUR SPECIFIC WATER PROBLEM USING THIS FORM:
HTTPS://WWW.CLEANWATERSTORE.COM/HELP/CUSTOMDESIGNER1.PHP
• SHOP CLEAN WATER SYSTEMS FOR ALL YOUR WATER SYSTEM NEEDS!
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