Iron Removal for Well Systems in Bucks County, PA and Surrounding Areas

Looking for professional water treatment specialists in Newtown and nearby areas who can help with iron in water removal? Blue Heron offers safe and effective iron removal services throughout the Bucks County, PA and Surrounding Areas. We work with EPA and DEP approved labs to help you test for and efficiently eliminate iron from your water supply.

Well water iron happens when there are corroded piping, leaving red and brown stains on your fixtures and drains, as well as leading to discolored water. Over time, iron (even at a low concentration) can clog your plumbing lines and cause low water pressure.

It’s important to differentiate between iron that is naturally occurring and iron that is coming from your well pump with iron components. If the source of iron in your water is coming from your well pump, we can help you replace your system with a stainless steel pump. Our Newtown water treatment and well service technicians will work closely with you to assess your specific needs and help you find the solution that works best for your case.

How to Remove Different Types of Iron Present in Well Water

The three types of iron found in well water are ferric, ferrous, and bacterial iron.

Ferric iron

Ferric iron will cause your water to turn bright red or orange. The most effective way to resolve problems with ferric iron is to let your Newtown water treatment specialists install a sediment filter that is sub-micron rated so it can efficiently trap the iron.

Ferrous iron

Ferrous iron is difficult to notice at first. It will not leave any visible clues, but if you were to leave a glass of water out overnight that is filled with ferrous iron, you will wake up to red/brown flakes in the water. 

If your water has ferrous iron (or both ferric and ferrous iron), a sediment filter is often not enough, and you will still find your fixtures stained and your water with that metallic taste.

To treat ferrous iron, your Newtown well water specialists recommend installing a whole-home water softener. Since water softeners use ion-exchange technology to replace calcium and magnesium ions with sodium ions, it can work to attract iron as well. Keep in mind that if you also have ferric iron, you will need to install a sediment pre-filter to avoid clogs in your water softener.

Other options for treating ferrous iron include oxidizing filters. Our Bucks County, PA and Surrounding Areas water treatment technicians will discuss your options and help you determine the best way to remove iron from your water supply.

Bacterial iron

Wells that are poorly maintained will often harbor bacterial iron. You will see this type of iron in the form of red sludge. Bacterial iron can lead to clogged well pumps, blocked pipes and fixtures, and cause damage to your booster pump, sediment filters, and water softeners.

Removing bacterial iron will require shock chlorination, which is the most effective way to treat well systems affected by bacterial contamination. This process will include exposing your entire well system to the shock chlorination, including the pump, the walls of the well, as well as the pressure and distribution systems.

Schedule Your Free Iron Removal Consultation in Bucks County, PA and Surrounding Areas Today

At Blue Heron, our Newtown water treatment and well service experts are committed to helping our neighbors find safe and accurate water treatment solutions to give you long-term peace of mind. No matter your water quality issue–whether it’s being caused by iron, bacteria, hard water, or other contaminants–our team is here to provide the honest recommendations and quality solutions you deserve.