Iron Bacteria and Organics

Iron bacteria and organics are simply things that can grow in a filter if present in your well water. While they are probably not harmful to drink. They are likely to restrict the water filter’s ability to clean properly if they are present in large amounts. And while your new Terminox iron, sulfur and manganese filter is the most resistant filter to these unwanted contaminants. It is still susceptible to them if they are present in large amounts.

How can I tell if I have iron bacteria in my well water?

Just take the lid off of the storage tank on the back of your toilet. And look on the bottom in the corners, if you can see through the water. But if you can not see through the water. Then flush it to check it. If you have sediment and/or iron and/or dirt or whatever on the bottom of the storage tank. And it is smooth (or settled) across the bottom. That is NOT a sign of bacteria.

But if you have “clumping” in the corners on the bottom of the tank, it is most likely iron bacteria. Any time you see anything clumpy, or slimy, or apparently growing inside that toilet storage tank, you should probably lightly chlorinate the water in our opinion. You can also run your finger along the inside wall of the tank UNDERNEATH the waterline. If it feels slimy or slippery that is a strong sign of bacteria or organics. If it is alive, consider making it dead…. Then filter as necessary. A Terminox will remove the iron bacteria and the chlorine from your household water. So there will be no chlorine in the house or septic normally. And this occurs without any maintenance or carbon to replace. These Terminox® filters are maintenance free.

How can I tell if I have Organics in my well water?

It is very easy to determine if you actually have organic issues with your well water.

Take the lid off of the back of one of your toilet storage tanks. With ALL well water, there will be a film on top of the water. If you can’t see it at first. You may want to get a strong light. And shine it sideways across the top of the water until you see the film. Once you see the film lightly touch the water with your index finger. The film will either “repel” from you finger or it will just stay stationary.

But if you have any sort of chlorine “puck”. Or other chemicals to disinfect the tank. Or if the water is chlorinated. This test will not work.

And do a flow rate check as well. And you should do some basic water testing. Remember that we can show you how to get the water test done for FREE.

Iron Bacteria and Organics