About 5% of the Earth’s crust is comprised of iron, and science has identified iron as the contributor of the yellow, red and brown colours to soil and rocks. Iron is also responsible for the red colour in blood cells. However, while iron is no doubt an important metal in our lives, it is not good in water – if water that has high iron content is consumed, it may lead to serious health issues such as cholera, diarrhea, and even poor immunity. It tastes and smells bad as well. When the iron in water combines with tea, coffee and other beverages, it produces an inky, black appearance and a harsh, unacceptable taste. Vegetables cooked in water containing excessive iron turn dark and look unappealing.
How does one identify the presence of iron in water?
There are two types of iron present in water – ferrous iron and ferric iron. Ferrous iron dissolves in water, and ferric iron is the oxidized form of iron which turns into yellow, brown or red precipitation and turns water yellow, brown or red in colour. Ferrous iron however, does not change the colour of water, but instead gives the water a metallic taste.
If your water appears to be brownish or yellowish in colour, and is also coupled with an unpleasant taste, it has iron content in it. There is an easy solution to combat this, by using a Resnovae Water Solution Iron Removal Filter to remove the excess iron in the water.
What are the adverse effects of iron in water?
The presence of excess iron in water causes stains to appear in the bathroom, and results in clogged pipes. The presence of iron in water is quite injurious to human health, as it results in multiple diseases that can be caused. The usual amount of iron that is found in water is 10 milligrams per litre, but even 0.3 milligrams of iron per litre of water can turn the water yellow or brown in colour. If too much iron is ingested, it poses a major threat to the intestines.
Ways to remove iron from water
There are multiple ways to remove iron from water. They are as follows:
- Shock Chlorination
- Catalytic Filtration
- Phosphate treatment
- Chemical oxidization
- Oxidizing filters
- Water softeners
- Iron removal filter
Best way to deal with iron removal
The best and most economical way of iron removal is to install a Resnovae Water Solution Iron Removal Filter.
The said appliance is easy to install and complies with safety rules and regulations as well. Resnovae Water Solution Iron Removal Filter has high quality media that ensures efficient removal of the iron particles in water. It also has a long lifetime.
The Resnovae Water Solution Iron Removal Filter has a large capacity for removing extra iron from water. It is great for both residential and borewell water. It uses a non-electric process and has a beautiful appearance. High-quality activated carbon, the finest Iron Removal Media, and Gravel Sand Media are used in this whole-house filter. It effectively eliminates iron particles from water.It also has an easy regeneration process that saves you the time and trouble of manually cleaning the iron removal filter, resulting in clean, contamination-free water.
