Groundwater Treatment

Visits: 46

Dissolved Iron and Manganese in Groundwater

Iron and manganese are common in groundwater. They are natural but can vary in levels depending on the location. These elements can affect water quality and damage infrastructure.

  • Iron:

    • Low levels (below 0.3 mg/L) are usually harmless but may cause slight staining and a metallic taste.
    • Moderate levels (0.3–1.0 mg/L) can stain plumbing, laundry, and give the water a metallic taste.
    • High levels (above 1.0 mg/L) can cause severe staining, clog pipes with iron bacteria, and lower water quality.

  • Manganese:

    • Low levels (below 0.05 mg/L) may cause slight discoloration but usually aren’t a big issue.
    • Moderate levels (0.05–0.3 mg/L) can cause brown or black stains and affect water taste.
    • High levels (above 0.3 mg/L) can cause severe staining, bad taste, and possible health risks, including nervous system effects if consumed over time.

Removing these contaminants is crucial for safe water and protecting infrastructure. Oxidation and filtration are effective methods to clean groundwater and make it safer.

Traditional Treatment Practices

Traditional methods to treat iron and manganese use aeration, chemical oxidation, and filtration. These methods work but come with challenges:

  • Space Needs: Traditional systems need large equipment that takes up a lot of space.
  • Complexity: These processes are complicated and require careful control.
  • Maintenance: Regular maintenance is needed to keep the systems running, which can be time-consuming and costly.
  • Chemical Use: Some methods use chemicals that can create by-products needing careful management.

Due to these challenges, we developed a compact, efficient, and low-maintenance solution that treats groundwater effectively.

Revolutionizing Groundwater Treatment

Cleanflow’s Groundwater Solution offers a new way to treat water. Our system uses a cutting-edge oxidation process and advanced filtration. It efficiently removes dissolved iron and manganese, ensuring cleaner, safer water.

Our system fits in a compact shipping container. It eliminates the need for large aeration tanks and complex setups. This design saves space and makes installation easy—just connect it, and it’s ready to go!