York County, Maine
Iron and Manganese Removal in Arundel, ME
Call (800) 696-9355 or request a visit. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Rust-orange stains and black flecks are the signature of iron and manganese, and plenty of wells in Arundel deliver both. A purpose-built iron filter takes them out before they reach the fixtures, the laundry and the water heater.
Iron and Manganese Removal for Arundel homes
Inland ground is less affected by salt than the coast, though wells near tidal creeks may still deserve a sodium and chloride check. Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Biddeford, Lyman and Dayton surround the town, which keeps it close to several service routes.
Many houses were built in waves during the last few decades, so wells of very different ages sit side by side. A buyer should ask for the well depth, the pump age and the last bacteria, arsenic and radon results before closing.
What we see in York County wells
Granite and metamorphic bedrock across inland York County releases iron and manganese into groundwater, and some wells carry more of one than the other. For a Arundel well, we test both and size the filter to the higher number.
What to test first in Arundel
- Iron, manganese and pH from the same sample
- Total dissolved solids, as a general picture of the water
- A flow test, if the well yield is low and backwash could stress it
How it works
How we handle iron and manganese removal, step by step
- 1
Test all four numbers
An iron-and-manganese plan starts with a complete picture of the water. Alongside the metals we look at pH, hardness and any sign of bacteria or sulfur in the Arundel sample.
- 2
Choose the filter
Oxidizing media suits moderate iron, air injection handles heavier loads and a chemical feed covers difficult cases. We explain each in terms of what it costs to run and maintain.
- 3
Install with backwash
The tank is set on the main line, with a bypass, a drain connection for backwash and a power outlet for the control head. The first backwash is run by hand to clear the new media.
- 4
Service and recheck
A follow-up sample confirms the filter is catching iron and manganese. We explain how often the media needs attention and which parts of the control head are worth watching.
What shapes the job in Arundel
Common filters use oxidizing media, air injection or a chemical feed ahead of a tank that catches the particles. The right choice depends on how much iron and manganese there is, the pH and how much water your home uses at peak.
Signs of iron and manganese
- Orange or brown stains in sinks and toilets
- A metallic taste in coffee and tea
- Clogged shower heads and aerators
- A water heater that fills with sediment
Orange water in your Arundel home does not have to be permanent. Call, and tell us what you are seeing at the taps.
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Iron and Manganese Removal in Arundel?
Start with a test. We will explain the results in plain language and only recommend what the numbers support.