NEUTRALIZING ACIDIC WELL WATER

A BRIEF OVERVIEW FROM CLEAN WATER SYSTEMS

FIRST STEPS(THE BASICS)

• TEST WATER CHEMISTRY

• GET A HOME TEST KIT OR SEND A WATER SAMPLE TO OUR LAB

• CHECK WELL WATER FLOW RATE

• DETERMINE GALLONS PER MINUTE FROM WELL

• EASILY DONE BY FILLING A 5 GALLON BUCKET AND TIMING WITH WRIST WATCH

• CHECK YOUR PIPES AND TOILET TANK

• STAINS, RUST, AND CORROSION CAN INDICATE SPECIFIC WATER PROBLEMS

• DETERMINE DIAMETER OF PIPE

• ENSURE ADDITIONAL PARTS AND CONNECTORS WILL FIT IN YOUR SYSTEM

CHOOSE YOUR NEUTRALIZERDownflow or Upflow Calcite Neutralizer?• Downflow:  Calcite dissolves

better, easier to maintain• Upflow: No backwash water

used, but media may solidify over time

• See diagrams

Calcite, Calcite Blend, or Soda Ash Feeder?• Calcite: Recommended for pH

6.0 – 6.9• Calcite Blend: Recommended for

pH 5.0 – 5.9 • Soda Ash:  Recommended for pH

less than 5.0

INSTALLATION

Standard installation of Neutralizer on Well with Submersible Well Pump

• Buy Direct and Install YourselfOR

• Buy Direct and Hire Plumber for Installation

OR• Buy From Water Treatment Dealer

?If you are unsure about installing your neutralizer yourself, talk to a WQA certified water specialist.

QUALITY CONTROL

SET UP MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

CLIPBOARD WITH CHECKLIST

TEST WATER ANNUALLY

FURTHER INFORMATION

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