Water problems · well water
Iron stains and rotten-egg smell in well water
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The short answer
Dissolved iron and hydrogen sulfide gas are common well water problems. Air-injected filtration uses the natural properties of oxygen to convert them into particles that a media bed can capture, with no chemicals. A water test tells us which build fits your well.
What you notice
Signs to look for
- Rust-colored staining
- The telltale sulfur ("rotten egg") smell of hydrogen sulfide
What the record says
Context
How air injection works
Compressed air converts dissolved iron and hydrogen sulfide into particles that the media can capture. The Oracle adds an ozone generator, a chemical-free cleanser that reduces bacteria growth in the tank; The Atmos uses the same air-injection concept without the ozone generator.
How it is treated
Systems that address iron & sulfur
Air-injected filtration
Each comes in an iron build and a hydrogen sulfide (HS) build, two sizes each.
The Oracle
The Clear Answer for Challenging Water
Air-injected filtration enhanced with ozone to dramatically reduce bacteria growth in the tank. Built as The Oracle Iron or The Oracle HS.
See The Oracle
The Atmos
Harness the Power of the Atmosphere
A smart, chemical-free approach to well water: compressed air converts dissolved iron and hydrogen sulfide so media can capture them.
See The AtmosWhen the standard roster is not enough
Fully customized systems with medias selected for your specific water.
Questions
Iron & sulfur (well water): common questions
What is the difference between The Oracle and The Atmos?
Same air-injection concept; The Oracle adds an ozone generator to reduce bacteria growth in the tank. If bacteria control inside the tank matters for your water, that is the Oracle's edge; a water test tells us which fits.
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