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Removal of iron and manganese

Iron and manganese in water can cause a number of problems in the home. Iron creates a rusty haze, leaves yellowish stains on sanitary ware and clogs toilet bowls. Manganese, in turn, causes greasy spots on the water surface and can be accompanied by an unpleasant smell. These elements not only spoil the water quality, but also negatively affect household appliances and can damage clothes during washing.

How to recognize the presence of iron and manganese in water:

Iron in water creates a rusty turbidity and sediment. Yellowish stains on the toilet or clogged toilet bowls are typical. Manganese compounds create greasy stains on the surface of the water and can be accompanied by an odor. In addition, they can cause stains on the laundry during washing. High concentrations of iron and manganese have a bad effect on household appliances, they color water and cloud its clarity and taste.

Optimal solution:

Filtration - the flow of water is controlled through a filter with a special filling designed according to the exact composition of the water. In that case, we need at least a so-called abbreviated analysis. In particular, the following parameters influence the design of a suitable technology: iron, manganese, hardness, pH and, if applicable, the value of sulfane/sulphides. The device is installed on the heel of the building so that treated water is available throughout the house/company/village.

Other solutions:

In principle, you have two options to get rid of iron and manganese. If you want to soften the water at the same time, you can advantageously use a device based on ion exchange. These will simultaneously reduce the value of iron, manganese and hardness. The second group are filters working on the oxidation principle. These will only reduce the value of iron and manganese. There are many filter materials for iron removal, some of which differ only in name. Others work in a different way. Each solution then has its advantages and limitations. Given that every customer has different expectations, we will choose the optimal solution with you from a group of possible ones. Households make decisions in a different way, municipalities then choose a different method of adjustment, for example.

FAQ

How does iron actually get into the water?

Iron occurs naturally in surface and underground water sources. It is one of the most common metals in the earth's crust. Typically, it is most often encountered in drilled wells. It can also occur in drinking water due to corrosion of iron water pipes

Is increased iron and manganese a health problem?

The value of iron is determined by Decree No. 252/2004 Coll., which establishes hygienic requirements for drinking and hot water and the frequency and scope of drinking water control.
The iron value is 0.2 mg/l and the manganese value is 0.05 mg/l.
However, this does not mean that drinking water above this value causes health problems. An international expert committee of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization recommended that drinking water with an iron content of up to 2,000 µg/l (i.e. up to ten times the legal limit) does not pose a significant risk to the population.
Drinking water with iron content that could be high enough to affect your health is likely to be very unpleasant. It will be discolored (reddish brown) and have an unpleasant taste and smell.
The situation with manganese is different. There, a higher concentration of manganese may increase the risk of nervous system disease.

How do I know the increased value of iron and manganese if I don't have a water analysis?

Drinking water with a higher iron or manganese content often has an unpleasant taste and smell. In the case of a higher iron value, it forms deposits and dyes the sanitation and laundry red. Higher values of manganese produce brownish-black deposits. It colors clothes, or causes them to turn gray. Water levels with higher manganese content can appear as if they are coated with an oily stain.

A LITTLE BETTER SOLUTIONRemoval of iron and manganese