Iron And Manganese Removal Filter From Well Water Guide
Iron And Manganese Removal Filter Overview
Removing iron and manganese from water typically involves injecting chlorine or potassium permanganate. Iron removal from well water , the water passes through filtration systems with sand or coated greensand media. However, chlorine can affect the taste and odor of the water and result in higher maintenance and costs.
Most treatment systems use chlorine, oxygen, or other chemicals to oxidize the dissolved iron and manganese, turning them into solid particles. This process allows the particles to be filtered out. If oxidation is complete and the oxidized particles are in suitable condition, a filtration system with filter sand and anthracite is commonly used.
Alternatively, manganese dioxide filter media can replace the filter sand. Manganese dioxide media come in two forms: naturally mined granules or manufactured by coating granular media, like silica or greensand, with manganese dioxide.


Iron removal from well water
Iron removal from well water helps eliminate stains, odors, and unpleasant taste. The process involves oxidizing the iron with chemicals like chlorine, followed by filtration to remove the particles.
Basic process flow :
Raw Water Tank → Boosting Pump → Aeration Head and Blower → Iron and Manganese Filter → Activated Carbon Filter → Precision Filter → Product Water Tank → System Control
Step | Description |
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Raw Water Tank | Raw water storage |
Boosting Pump | Pressurizes raw water |
Aeration Head and Blower | Promotes oxidation of iron and manganese |
Iron and Manganese Filter | Removes iron and manganese using manganese sand |
Activated Carbon Filter | Removes organic compounds, odors, and color |
Precision Filter | Removes fine particles |
Product Water Tank | Stores treated water |
System Control | Semi-automatic control of the system |
Advantages of Iron and Manganese Removal Filter
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Effective Removal
Removes iron and manganese, improving water quality. -
Better Taste and Clarity
Eliminates bad taste, odors, and discoloration. -
Long-Lasting
Durable filter media ensures long-term use. -
Low Maintenance
Minimal maintenance required. -
Cost-Effective
One-time installation with long-term benefits. -
Customizable
Adjustable to different water types and needs. -
Eco-Friendly
Chemical-free filtration process. -
Space-Saving
Compact design suitable for various settings.
Our company focuses on providing professional customized water treatment solutions, designing and producing equipment according to the specific needs of customers to ensure that each system can achieve the best water treatment effect.
Uses of Treated Water
- Drinking
Clean water for household consumption. - Industrial
Used in manufacturing and cooling systems. - Agriculture
Water for irrigation. - Household
Water for daily activities like cooking and cleaning. - Cooling Systems
Used in air conditioning and cooling towers. - Food & Beverage
Water for production processes. - Pharmaceuticals
Purified water for drug manufacturing. - Municipal Supply
Water for city and town use.




Our company can customize the output of water treatment plant according to the needs of our customers. Whether it is a small residential system or a large industrial application, we can tailor the appropriate treatment capacity based on water quality, flow rate and other requirements to ensure that the equipment operates efficiently and meets the specific needs of our customers.
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To find the most appropriate sand filter carbon filter system for your use, please have the following information ready:
1.Product water flow rate ( m3/hr, m3/day, Liter/hr,GPM,GPD etc.)
2.Product water purpose(industry process or others)
3.Feed Water Tubidity,colour, Is it from Borehole/salt/brackish/lake water
4.Iron
5.Manganese
6.TSS(Total Suspended Solid)
7.SDI(Silting Density Index)< 3
8.Water must be free from oils and grease
9.Chlorine must be removed
10.Power (110/220/380V/415V/460V, 50 or 60 Hz) 3 phase.
· It is necessary to make water analysis reprot for borehole water,lake water, seawater.
· If soure water is tap water no need end to us TDS or water analysis report.
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