​BUYING A IRON BACTERIA FILTER FOR WELL WATER – A SIMPLE GUIDE
An iron bacteria filter is a highly effective and popular technology used by many homeowners and businesses to remove iron bacteria and iron from well water. There are a wide variety of systems on the market so it can be overwhelming when trying to find one that meets your household's exact requirements. If you are currently looking for a whole house iron bacteria removal system and want to know how you can benefit from using a well water filter, what to look for in a water treatment system and what questions you should be asking, then this guide is for you.

Note: Iron Bacteria cannot be treated with a water softener, carbon filter, sediment filter or simple water filter cartridges. In fact, iron bacteria will foul and shorten the lifespan of all of these treatment systems.
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​If, after reading our information, you still have some unanswered questions our team at RainDance Water Systems are happy to help. We can be contacted at Support@RainDanceH2OStore.com or 1-877-788-8387.
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​​What is a whole house iron bacteria filter?
A point of entry (POE) iron bacteria filter, also known as a whole house iron bacteria filter is installed at the main-line of your plumbing where water enters your house or business. This type of water treatment system removes iron bacteria, iron, rust, manganese and sulfur odors to provide iron free water in your kitchen and at other taps throughout your house should you want it; such as your bathroom, dishwasher, washing machine or utility room. Whole House Iron Bacteria Treatment Systems are the very best solution for iron bacteria removal and iron filtration.

​The Iron Max Plus Series: This package combines 3 systems: our whole house Iron Max filter with our automatic feed pump system followed by our post polishing carbon filtration system. The Iron Max is designed to filter high levels of Ferrous (clear water iron), Ferric (red/orange as drawn), Manganese (black staining), Hydrogen Sulfide Gas (rotten egg odor), and Suspended Solids (solid particles suspended in water) to provide quality drinking water. The *Chlorine Feed Pump is designed to treat Iron Bacteria (slimy iron), Sulfur Reducing Bacteria (rotten egg odor) and Tannins (yellow water). Our Iron Max uses NSF Approved Certified 61 filtration media. With every Iron Max Plus we're adding a FREE Post Carbon Filter Cartridge to remove any unwanted residual chlorine or add an automatic backwashing carbon filter at a special package price. *Hydrogen Peroxide injection option available.
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​How do I know if my well water needs iron bacteria removal?
Do you notice slimy iron or rotten egg odors in your toilets or baths? The Iron Max Plus removes iron bacteria and high iron at every tap, so they may be suitable for any household that needs high quality water for any reason. There are many reasons why some homeowners choose a whole house well water iron bacteria removal system over other technologies. For example, a basic ozone system will only treat iron bacteria and cannot remove high mounts of iron and rust.  A basic ozone system also requires a separate iron filter whereas the Iron Max Plus removes iron, manganese and sediment without requiring additional equipment. 
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Basically, if you need water to be of a higher quality than your private well water supply, then a well water iron  bacteria filter might work for you.  As there are many different well water filters to choose from, it is worth having your water analyzed.  Before you purchase any filter for your well we recommend that you obtain a water quality test report for your well water supply, which will help identify any issues that are essential to deal with and those you may wish to improve. If you have a water report please email us at Support@RainDanceH2OStore.com Attn: Whole House Iron Bacteria Filter - Or contact us about our FREE well water testing. 
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​What size well water filter do I need?
​It’s really important to take the size of your household into account when choosing a whole house iron bacteria removal system. The higher the number of occupants, the more water will be used. 

Each Iron Max Plus listed below has a maximum flow rate for optimum iron bacteria removal and filtration. The flow rate is measured in gallons/minute. The flow rate is the measure of the amount of water that can run through your house faucets—dishwashers, washing machine, showers, hot water heaters, and toilet. When planning to buy your well water filter, make sure to know the demand of your appliances and water dispensers in your home. For example, a typical showerhead has a flow rate of 2.5-5 gallons per minute while dishwashers and toilets have flow rates of 5 gpm and 3 gpm respectively. Depending on the size of your family, the number of water dispensers, and the flow rate of each dispenser, a RainDance professional can help you calculate the right flow rate that your filter should have.
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