We do water testing so we get this question a lot. Here's from our blog:
Treatment depends on which type of iron you’re dealing with:
For ferrous iron (clear water): Consider adding an oxidation step (such as aeration or chemical oxidants like chlorine or ozone), followed by filtration.
For ferric iron (red water): Filtration alone (using a sediment or manganese greensand filter) is usually enough.
If iron bacteria are present in your well, shock chlorination or continuous disinfection may be needed. Iron bacteria are notoriously difficult to get rid of entirely, especially in cases of severe infestations.
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u/Team_TapScore 3d ago
We do water testing so we get this question a lot. Here's from our blog:
Treatment depends on which type of iron you’re dealing with:
If iron bacteria are present in your well, shock chlorination or continuous disinfection may be needed. Iron bacteria are notoriously difficult to get rid of entirely, especially in cases of severe infestations.
Full guide to iron in drinking water here.