Removing iron from borehole water

[theoventer]

Hi Guys.
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[raygold]

Ground water purification

Dear Eugene

I have been reading up on ground water purification for the past two years. I wanted a system which was cheap and effective. I wanted to put my red iron filled well point water through a system where I can use it in my house and also drink it.

I did the following.

I got two thousand litre flow bins and one two and a half thousand storage tank. On the first flow bin I installed a normal swimming pool sand filter. I then pump my well point water (very red to a point where it stain the walls) into the flow bin and filter it through the swimming pool sand filter. I add half a cup Chlorine to the water and pump it for about four hours. The chlorine oxidises with the iron and the iron is then catched in the sand filter which I backwash out. After four hours the red water becomes sparkling clean like a normal swimming pool.

When the water is sparkling clean I pump it over to the next flow bin. The only problem then is that the Chlorine and chloramine is very high. I then add Potassium Metabisulfite to the water which takes out both chlorine and chloramine from the water. This chemical works immediately with immediate effect. The potassium
metabisulphite reduces the PH to about 5.7. I then add soda ash which takes my PH to about 7.1. This water is now iron free with no bacteria. Colourless, odourless, germ free drinking water.

Metabisulfite is what the use in wine, cooldrinks and lots of foodstuffs. Metabisulfite is also an anti oxidant and a preservative. I have been using my system for quite some time with great success. I produce about 4000 lt of clean drinking water which I then pump into my storage tank for home use.

Cost involve in this mini water purifying system is very minimal.

You can definitely contact me for more information. I am not a salesman wanting to sell you filter systems that does not work.



Regards

Theo

Hi Theo

I was very interested in your post of November 2017, and I would like to ask some questions with reference to the below paragraph:

"When the water is sparkling clean I pump it over to the next flow bin. The only problem then is that the Chlorine and chloramine is very high. I then add Potassium Metabisulfite to the water which takes out both chlorine and chloramine from the water. This chemical works immediately with immediate effect. The potassium
metabisulphite reduces the PH to about 5.7. I then add soda ash which takes my PH to about 7.1. This water is now iron free with no bacteria. Colourless, odourless, germ free drinking water."

I would like to ask you the following:

1) Where do you buy the Potassium Metabisulfite?
2) How much of the Potassium Metabisulfite do you add to the water?
3) How much of the Soda Ash do you add to the water?

[CraigH]

Answers to questions

Hi Theo

I was very interested in your post of November 2017, and I would like to ask some questions with reference to the below paragraph:

"When the water is sparkling clean I pump it over to the next flow bin. The only problem then is that the Chlorine and chloramine is very high. I then add Potassium Metabisulfite to the water which takes out both chlorine and chloramine from the water. This chemical works immediately with immediate effect. The potassium
metabisulphite reduces the PH to about 5.7. I then add soda ash which takes my PH to about 7.1. This water is now iron free with no bacteria. Colourless, odourless, germ free drinking water."

I would like to ask you the following:

1) Where do you buy the Potassium Metabisulfite?
Protea Chemicals in Killarney Gardens

2) How much of the Potassium Metabisulfite do you add to the water?
Depends on how much Chlorine is in you solution, get a swimming pool test kit, add 50 grams at a time and test, repeat untill the test kit shows zero chlorine. I just so happen to use 300 grams per 5000 ltrs for my water.
3) How much of the Soda Ash do you add to the water?

Same as above add 50 grams wait 15 mins while circulating your water in the tank, take reading using a pH meter or swimming pool test kit, add untill your pH is right. I happen to use 200 grams per 5000 ltrs for my water.

[4trac4]

Metabisulphite, Hi Theo, how much is to be approximately added to 1000L. Cl rading is close to 3

Dear Eugene

I have been reading up on ground water purification for the past two years. I wanted a system which was cheap and effective. I wanted to put my red iron filled well point water through a system where I can use it in my house and also drink it.

I did the following.

I got two thousand litre flow bins and one two and a half thousand storage tank. On the first flow bin I installed a normal swimming pool sand filter. I then pump my well point water (very red to a point where it stain the walls) into the flow bin and filter it through the swimming pool sand filter. I add half a cup Chlorine to the water and pump it for about four hours. The chlorine oxidises with the iron and the iron is then catched in the sand filter which I backwash out. After four hours the red water becomes sparkling clean like a normal swimming pool.

When the water is sparkling clean I pump it over to the next flow bin. The only problem then is that the Chlorine and chloramine is very high. I then add Potassium Metabisulfite to the water which takes out both chlorine and chloramine from the water. This chemical works immediately with immediate effect. The potassium
metabisulphite reduces the PH to about 5.7. I then add soda ash which takes my PH to about 7.1. This water is now iron free with no bacteria. Colourless, odourless, germ free drinking water.

Metabisulfite is what the use in wine, cooldrinks and lots of foodstuffs. Metabisulfite is also an anti oxidant and a preservative. I have been using my system for quite some time with great success. I produce about 4000 lt of clean drinking water which I then pump into my storage tank for home use.

Cost involve in this mini water purifying system is very minimal.

You can definitely contact me for more information. I am not a salesman wanting to sell you filter systems that does not work.



Regards

Theo

Hi Theo
How much metabisulphite approx to be added to 1000L. Cl reading is about 3.
Thanks
Kevin

[theoventer]

Hi Kevin,
1 Teaspoon of Potassium Meta-Bisulphite per 100l of water, then 16 grams of Soda Ash per 1000l to bring up the pH (should be between 6.5 and 7.5).
Regards
Theo

[4trac4]

Thanks so much Theo. Highly appreciate your prompt and unselfish feedback.

Kind regards
kevin

[Shubs]

Dear Eugene

I have been reading up on ground water purification for the past two years. I wanted a system which was cheap and effective. I wanted to put my red iron filled well point water through a system where I can use it in my house and also drink it.

I did the following.

I got two thousand litre flow bins and one two and a half thousand storage tank. On the first flow bin I installed a normal swimming pool sand filter. I then pump my well point water (very red to a point where it stain the walls) into the flow bin and filter it through the swimming pool sand filter. I add half a cup Chlorine to the water and pump it for about four hours. The chlorine oxidises with the iron and the iron is then catched in the sand filter which I backwash out. After four hours the red water becomes sparkling clean like a normal swimming pool.

When the water is sparkling clean I pump it over to the next flow bin. The only problem then is that the Chlorine and chloramine is very high. I then add Potassium Metabisulfite to the water which takes out both chlorine and chloramine from the water. This chemical works immediately with immediate effect. The potassium
metabisulphite reduces the PH to about 5.7. I then add soda ash which takes my PH to about 7.1. This water is now iron free with no bacteria. Colourless, odourless, germ free drinking water.

Metabisulfite is what the use in wine, cooldrinks and lots of foodstuffs. Metabisulfite is also an anti oxidant and a preservative. I have been using my system for quite some time with great success. I produce about 4000 lt of clean drinking water which I then pump into my storage tank for home use.

Cost involve in this mini water purifying system is very minimal.

You can definitely contact me for more information. I am not a salesman wanting to sell you filter systems that does not work.



Regards

Theo

AWESOME solution Theo, thank you so much for sharing

As I'm able to toggle, I can switch back to municipality water. I'm hoping to use a single 5000l tank to treat, then store/supply.

Few questions:
- what is your iron level based on for your recommendation of 0.5 cups per 1000l ?
- do i just multiply and add 2.5 cups at once?
- if yes, how long would i need to run the pump, and would i need to backwash more frequently?

My iron level is extremely high at 3.7 and i have a .37kw pump

Thanks again and excited to use your solution

[Birtles]

Hey Guys,

This is such a great thread!

I am in the planning phase and need some advice regarding the pipe used. Are there specific pipe requirements? There are all different types & colors (blue, black, white etc), some are more expensive than others. I understand that the more expensive pipe is most likely the best but is it required for this setup or is the white PVC waste pipe sufficient?

Many Thanks
Clint

[rh1]

Hey Guys,

This is such a great thread!

I am in the planning phase and need some advice regarding the pipe used. Are there specific pipe requirements? There are all different types & colors (blue, black, white etc), some are more expensive than others. I understand that the more expensive pipe is most likely the best but is it required for this setup or is the white PVC waste pipe sufficient?

Many Thanks
Clint

Hello Clint

I used the normal black PVC, but rated for 10bar of pressure. The black pipes have various pressure ratings, at least that what the salesperson indicated. I am actually considering to replace with white pvc pipes as it looks neater and nicer or lay the pipes in the ground. The rigidness of the pipes make it is easier to lay out properly compared to the black pipes which is sold in a roll (or shorter lengths) and is mission lay nice straight lengths.

[theoventer]

HI all

Just a quick pop in to see how everyone is doing regarding your borehole water treatment systems.

A big thank you for all who has supported Water Treatment Services over the past year. We are currently extremely busy with successful installations and most of all happy customers with their new investment.

Please feel free to Contact Mark Cook @ 083 267 2158 or preferably via email @ watertreatmentservicessa@gmail.com

Regards to all

Theo and Mark