Common Water Treatment Problems Hard Water -Calcium and Magnesium. Soap Scum, and Scale Build-Up. Iron - Clear (Ferrous), Red (Ferric), & Bacteria Related Iron. Stains Red Manganese -Similar concerns as Iron, but usually stains Black. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) -Indicates the total amount of dissolved minerals in the water. This would include the Hardness, Iron and Sodium, but not Bacteria or H2S. Bacteria -Microorganisms that multiply and feed from the elements in water. Can be very harmful, such as Fecal Coliform, or only an aesthetic concern like Iron Bacteria. Arsenic -Now considered one of the poisonous elements in water. Must remove at very low amounts (0.01 mg/l). Tannins -Decaying vegetation in water. Gives water a tea colour. Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) -In a gas form, and gives a Rotten Egg
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Common Water Treatment Problems
Hard Water -Calcium and Magnesium. Soap Scum, and Scale Build-Up.
Iron - Clear (Ferrous), Red (Ferric), & Bacteria Related Iron. Stains Red
Manganese -Similar concerns as Iron, but usually stains Black.
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) -Indicates the total amount of dissolved minerals in the water. This would include the Hardness, Iron and Sodium, but not Bacteria or H2S.
Bacteria -Microorganisms that multiply and feed from the elements in water. Can be very harmful, such as Fecal Coliform, or only an aesthetic concern like Iron Bacteria.
Arsenic -Now considered one of the poisonous elements in water. Must remove at very low amounts (0.01 mg/l).
Tannins -Decaying vegetation in water. Gives water a tea colour.
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) -In a gas form, and gives a Rotten Egg smell to the water. Will normally dissipate when exposed to atmosphere, but can be associated to Bacteria concerns, and in high enough levels, could be harmful.
Water Softener
Tannin/Colour Remover
Brine Tank
Resin
Tank
Control Valve
Iron Filter
Control Valve
Pot. Perm.
Feeder
Mineral
Tank
Drain Line
Air Gapped Drain
Brine Line
Regenerate
Line
Direction Of Flow
Reverse Osmosis Systems-When and Where Does It Fit?
•An RO reduces TDS. The conductivity of the water is effected by the TDS in the water. Generally speaking, Low TDS=Low Minerals and Salts in water.
•RO systems are considered a purifier, due to the reduction of the TDS, thus bringing water closer to it’s original form, without the elements found in TDS.
•Use RO systems when water has taste or smell concerns. Use RO water for an health related concern.
•An RO should always be the last product in the treatment chain, except if an UV is used for post RO protection.
•An RO should only be used, whenever possible, on clear Microbiological safe water.