Aeration exposes well water to air, which oxidizes iron and sulfur gases and lets them be filtered out. It is the classic treatment for sulfur smells and iron that a softener alone cannot handle.
The process
Aeration injects air into the water or sprays the water through air, and the oxygen reacts with iron and sulfur. The oxidized particles then settle or filter out.
The iron
Iron that is dissolved and clear turns into rust-colored particles when oxidized, and a filter removes them. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Chesterfield, wells with iron benefit from aeration.
The sulfur
Hydrogen sulfide gas is driven off by aeration, so the rotten-egg smell disappears before the water reaches the tap.
The system
An aerator, a contact tank, and a filter work together, and the setup is sized to the water's flow and the contaminant level.
The maintenance
The filter media and the aerator are serviced on a schedule, and the media is replaced when spent.
The call
Clear the iron and the smell. Call 888-217-3585 and Chesterfield Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Chesterfield pro.
Plumbing in Chesterfield: what to know
In Chesterfield, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across St. Louis County — from Ballwin, Ellisville and Weldon Spring to ZIP codes like 63017, 63011, 63005 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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