Titan17
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First post here. I've come to this site many times in the past but couldn't find answer to my minor well water problem. Background info: shallow well, jet pump, 5 gpm flow, 1 bathroom/1 person home. Problem: disolved iron (0.20 mg/L) & low pH (6.2). Water test results by testing lab.
All below acceptable limits but the pH needs to be corrected and the modest amount of disolved iron is an annoyance.
I'd like to know if a cartridge style system is feasible such as 3 stage big blue 4.5" x 20" with calcite, iron, and sediment. I hope to avoid a backwash system. I have a rough filter after pressure tank that seldom needs cleaning.
The advice I've been getting from vendors seems to steer towards more $$$ higher maintenance systems resulting in higher sales profits.
Any advice from knowledgeable persons is appreciated.
All below acceptable limits but the pH needs to be corrected and the modest amount of disolved iron is an annoyance.
I'd like to know if a cartridge style system is feasible such as 3 stage big blue 4.5" x 20" with calcite, iron, and sediment. I hope to avoid a backwash system. I have a rough filter after pressure tank that seldom needs cleaning.
The advice I've been getting from vendors seems to steer towards more $$$ higher maintenance systems resulting in higher sales profits.
Any advice from knowledgeable persons is appreciated.
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