Iron and Manganese Removal

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The Harmful Effects of Iron

Iron is a naturally occurring mineral commonly found in groundwater. While essential for human health in small amounts, excessive iron in your water supply can cause significant problems. High iron levels can lead to rust-coloured stains on fixtures, laundry, and appliances, as well as give your water an unpleasant metallic taste and odour. Over time, iron build-up can clog pipes and damage household systems, increasing maintenance costs and reducing the efficiency of water heaters and other appliances.

How Manganese Affects Water Quality

Manganese is another mineral often found in groundwater, and like iron, it can cause serious issues when present in high concentrations. Excessive manganese leaves black or brown stains on sinks, toilets, and laundry, and can create an unpleasant taste in your drinking water. It can also contribute to mineral build-up in plumbing, reducing water flow and damaging appliances. Long-term exposure to high levels of manganese in drinking water may pose health risks, particularly affecting neurological health hence the Maximum Acceptable Value (MAV) of 0.4g/m3. The MAVs for any determinand must not be exceeded at any time.
Note: the MAVs are taken from the “Water Standards (Drinking Water Standards for New Zealand) Regulations 2022, published under the authority of the New Zealand Government 2022.

Why Regular Water Testing Is Important

Water testing is recommended for detecting elevated levels of iron, manganese, and other contaminants. Untreated water can lead to costly repairs, appliance inefficiency, and health issues over time. Sue Kelly Water Systems provides a comprehensive water testing service to help identify the specific needs of your home. With accurate water analysis, we can recommend the best treatment solution tailored to your water quality.

Choose Sue Kelly Today!

Stain Prevention – Our systems stop iron and manganese from staining your fixtures, laundry, and hair, protecting your home from damage.

Water Quality Improvement – Enjoy fresh, clean water with no metallic taste or unpleasant odours, making every sip more refreshing.

Low Maintenance – With our automatic backwashing feature, we provide eco-friendly and virtually maintenance-free solutions.

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