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.
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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.
Protect your home from iron and manganese damage—reach out for a free consultation now!
Hello Sue, Just thought I’d send a quick email to let you know that all the equipment arrived and I managed to install it with no problems.
So far (and I presume it won’t change) the water is ‘perfect’. My ‘white’ singlet (that was partially/mostly brown)
has returned to white, the shower is white again (after a lot of scrubbing to get the rust colour off) and has not browned at all since,
and the metallic taste/smell has gone completely. Even the bath is back in use. The water even ‘feels’ nicer to the touch.
We’re using a lot more water than we used to, and I’m not looking forward to the power bill, but it is great.
I’m now definitely convinced that a bore with a good filter system is a much better option for water supply
in this area than a huge tank like most have. Thanks for your help and service. Regards
TW, Ohakune
Would just like to advise you our water is so much better, no brown stains in the bottom of the jug any more
and its nice to see the washing nice and white with no orange colour in it. So thanks again. Kind Regards
JH, Christchurch
Dear Sue, Thank you for giving us beautifully clear water! Our house at Hanmer Springs
has had a well supplying water to the house for 42 years. The water has always contained a high level of iron that caused cloudiness,
a distinct metal taste and smell in the water. Ice cubes were always brown – not good in a gin and tonic!
As well as staining all the bathroom and laundry fittings a horrid brown / black colour, many items of clothing,
furnishings and parts of the outside stone cladding to the house are stained for life.
Now the water is crystal clear, no taste, no smell, the WC pan has been scrubbed and the iron stain has gone.
And the gin and tonics are better than ever! Thank you, Sue for changing our water supply so radically
– we appreciate it so much every time we are there.
P & P, Hanmer
Tuahiwi groundwater is notorious for high levels of Iron, Manganese and Hydrogen Sulphide.
With equipment supplied by Sue Kelly Water Systems, we are enjoying clean, clear water throughout our house with no staining or objectionable smell.
The Aqua K in the kitchen provides total peace of mind and protection from Bacteria and Agricultural Chemicals.”
R.P.W.B
We recently purchased a filtration system from Sue Kelly Water Systems Ltd. Our water quality was so bad it was almost undrinkable
due to high levels or iron and manganese. The system she supplied has mad a fantastic difference to the quality of the water,
we can now drink it with confidence and pleasure. Sues advice, service and backup have been second to none
and we highly recommend her very professional company.
P & K, Little River
Hi Sue, Just like to say Thank You! Our water is now crystal clear and tastes of absolutely nothing, which I how water should taste!
We have told a number of people about your excellent service, and will continue to do so.
If you wish to use us for a reference you are more than welcome indeed. Regards,
K & Z, Kaiapoi
We found Sue Kelly Water Systems to have unbounded commitment to delivering the right solution
for us combined with a fair minded approach to doing business and the confidence to back themselves with a money back guarantee.
We have also been impressed by their after sales support in helping us bed down the system even at arms length here in Nelson
B & G – Nelson
“Just like to inform you I now have the new European Water Media system install at Home in Ohoka
supplied by your company assistance. As my well water has a very high iron concentration it is very important
my water is well filtered using an efficient system which I now have.
The water in the storage tank is now crystal clear when it was very cloudy and the water taste is
now very good at the tap compared to the old system .
I would highly recommend this system as it was very easy to install , instruction supplied by yourself very straight forward
and what a great result and what a difference in the water quality now. Add a bag of salt as and when required
very easy to maintain great system. Sue once again thanks for all your help and support with the purchase
and the assistance you and your company provided which also allowed me to install
this system myself which I really appreciate.
A.M. Ohoka
Sue, Just a note to thank you for solving our water problems. As you know we have had serious Iron and more recently
Manganese problems with our water for months – if not years. Eventually the manganese levels approached toxic levels that would have damaged
our health. The iron was staining our washing, our dishes and even the side of the house. Your water softening and treatment system
has solved the problems completely and we can now drink the tap water again. Many thanks.
C&A LEESTON
” Knowing we had to improve our water quality we got in touch with you and you recommended us the best treatment
programme for our situation. You explained the process easily and were upfront with the costs involved. You were
very professional and had much knowledge of your product making the whole process straight forward and hassle free.
Thank you very much it has truly made a wonderful improvement to our water quality. “
N&S, KAIAPOI
We recently purchased a water softener and filtration system from Sue Kelly Water Systems. Ltd. Our water
quality was so bad it was almost undrinkable due to high levels of iron and manganese. The system she supplied
has made a fantastic difference to the quality of the water, we can now dring it with confidence and pleasure.
Sue’s advice, service and backup have been second to none and we highly recommennd her very professional company.
P & K, LITTLE RIVER
” Your service was excellent, prompt, helpful and efficient. Thank you.”
R & JD RANGIORA