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Iron Bacteria What is Iron Bacteria?
What Causes Iron Bacteria? The source of Iron Bacteria is often unknown. Iron Bacteria may already be present in the groundwater and become introduced into a bore through the plumbing after a well is drilled. Iron bacteria can also be introduced into a bore due to cross contamination from equipment previously exposed to Iron Bacteria. This includes tools, equipment, water used for drilling and second hand parts. It is important to sterilize equipment before use.
How to Tell if You Have Iron Bacteria: A simple home test can be done to Check for Iron Bacteria. A sample of water can be collected from the closest outlet to the bore in a clear sealable bottle (such as a clean water or soda bottle) Let the water sit for 24 hours, if Iron Bacteria are present they will generally form small clumps of iron colored material suspended in the water. Other indications of Iron Bacteria are rusty colored slimy build up on pipes, reduced water flow or rusty colored water. A Visual Test can provide information as well. How to Treat Iron Bacteria: Chlorination and disinfection are needed to treat Iron Bacteria problems. Look at these links for the best options to treat your well. |
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Iron
Bacteria is a name for a large diverse group of bacteria that have a significant
effect on water treatment and distribution systems. Iron bacteria derive their
energy (to grow) from oxidation of the soluble Ferrous Iron (which is present in
groundwater) to the insoluble Ferric form. Only a small amount of energy is
produced from this reaction, therefore Iron Bacteria have to oxidize large
amounts of iron in order to grow. The result is an accumulation of Iron
Precipitates along with Bacteria that form into Biofilms that excrete "slime".
This "slime" enables the Iron Bacteria to attach to surfaces such as pipes and
pumps. Iron Bacteria causes restricted well performance from the plugging of
groundwater extraction as well as the clogging of well parts including screens,
casing, inlets etc. The blocking of these components can be extremely rapid, and
reduce the flow of wells to below operational requirements in a short period of
time. In some cases it can cause pump burnout or the complete obstruction of
components and prevent water flow completely. This of course, increases the cost
of repairs, plumbing and maintenance. Iron Bacteria can also cause other
problems such as corrosion of plumbing, turbidity, odor, and staining of water
(which is usually red, orange or brown).
