Manganese can be a bit tricky because manganese precipitates can be formed either chemically or biogenically. Typically, we will try to figure it out, but usually we will tackle it using a combination of mineral acid (phosphoric or hydrochloric), which is most effective against chemical precipitates, and organic acids (glycolic or acetic ), which are most effective against bacteria and biogenic deposits. Of course, that is conjunction with the usual brushing and swabbing.
Also, a sequestering agent can be useful in keeping the manganese in suspension so that it can be properly removed, as it may re-precipitate otherwise. Some products, such as Johnson Screens NuWell 310 include such a agent, but it you are using straight chemicals, then the sequestering agent may need to be included separately.
Soooooo.......pink/purple well water? Very sporadic....clears up when we see it. Running a whole house sediment filter to 5 micron, and a fleck softener. Any idea would be wonderful.
It could be iron and manganese, but it's hard to tell just based on that description. My advice is to get it tested to be sure. It could also be biogenic.
If i keep treating my shallow well with NuWell 100 tablets,...will the soil around the well point clear of Maganese eventually, to the point it might stop clogging my well point and slowing water intake?
Generally, in spite of what Johnson Screens says in their brochure, you are going to require some brushing, agitation and flushing for the NuWell 100 to be most effective. It works best against Manganese Carbonate and is less effective against Manganese Oxides, which are more common, depending on the water chemistry as discussed in the video. Once proper application of the NuWell 100 is applied, you are going to have to pump to flush out the suspended Manganese and that is the part that a lot of people don't do properly - you really have to flush the well and aquifer once you have broken up the Manganese deposits.
They are available from a variety of vendors, although I'm not sure I would call them at home tests, since they usually involve an extraction process for the arsenic, making the test a two-step process. Here is one example that I have used myself: sensafe.com/arsenic-low-range-quick/
If there is a water quality issue that is causing the problem, then the oversight regulatory agency can mandate corrective action. Since I don't know what the specific issue is and what jurisdiction you are in, it is hard to get more specific than that. All water systems are required to sample for contaminants on a regular basis and report the results of the sampling. These records should be public and you can access them either physically or online, in many cases. I'd probably start with the operator of the well first, though.
Generally, the best bet is to take a water sample and submit it to an analytical lab in an appropriate container. Usually, the manganese will be part of a suite of analytes to be tested, so you will likely test for iron and some other constituents unless you are specifically focused on manganese. There are some colorimetric testing methods that will give you an indication of manganese levels but they are less accurate than sending a sample to a lab.
Manganese in water wells is rarely or ever the result of man-made contaminants. Anthropogenic concerns include things like nitrates, PFAS, PCE, TCE, perchlorate and gasoline-related compounds. Naturally-occurring contaminants include things like arsenic, radionuclides, manganese, iron. As a matter of fact, arsenic is the biggest contaminant of water wells in the world and it is almost always naturally-occurring.
@@CCerwin This particular show deals specifically with causes and treatment of elevated manganese in water supply wells. A general discussion of contaminants in water wells is a much more involved topic and would take much more time than is available in a 45-minute video. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to contaminants in water supply wells, so we deal with them on an individual basis. I do not believe I discussed anything about worksheets in this video, so I am not clear what you are referencing when you refer to a worksheet.
An extremely insightful presentation! Thanks a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank u sir for big talk on villains Fe n MN in water wells n bacterial relations. Jussojuan
Excellent presentation. How do you treat/rehab a well with Mn incrustation?
Manganese can be a bit tricky because manganese precipitates can be formed either chemically or biogenically. Typically, we will try to figure it out, but usually we will tackle it using a combination of mineral acid (phosphoric or hydrochloric), which is most effective against chemical precipitates, and organic acids (glycolic or acetic ), which are most effective against bacteria and biogenic deposits. Of course, that is conjunction with the usual brushing and swabbing.
Also, a sequestering agent can be useful in keeping the manganese in suspension so that it can be properly removed, as it may re-precipitate otherwise. Some products, such as Johnson Screens NuWell 310 include such a agent, but it you are using straight chemicals, then the sequestering agent may need to be included separately.
Soooooo.......pink/purple well water? Very sporadic....clears up when we see it.
Running a whole house sediment filter to 5 micron, and a fleck softener.
Any idea would be wonderful.
It could be iron and manganese, but it's hard to tell just based on that description. My advice is to get it tested to be sure. It could also be biogenic.
If i keep treating my shallow well with NuWell 100 tablets,...will the soil around the well point clear of Maganese eventually, to the point it might stop clogging my well point and slowing water intake?
Generally, in spite of what Johnson Screens says in their brochure, you are going to require some brushing, agitation and flushing for the NuWell 100 to be most effective. It works best against Manganese Carbonate and is less effective against Manganese Oxides, which are more common, depending on the water chemistry as discussed in the video. Once proper application of the NuWell 100 is applied, you are going to have to pump to flush out the suspended Manganese and that is the part that a lot of people don't do properly - you really have to flush the well and aquifer once you have broken up the Manganese deposits.
I know this is off topic..but do you know of any simple to do at home, Arsenic tests?
They are available from a variety of vendors, although I'm not sure I would call them at home tests, since they usually involve an extraction process for the arsenic, making the test a two-step process. Here is one example that I have used myself: sensafe.com/arsenic-low-range-quick/
Thank you for this! Very helpful for my water treatment class
Awesome - I'm glad it helped!
Community well and causing skin issues - how to get state to clean?
If there is a water quality issue that is causing the problem, then the oversight regulatory agency can mandate corrective action. Since I don't know what the specific issue is and what jurisdiction you are in, it is hard to get more specific than that. All water systems are required to sample for contaminants on a regular basis and report the results of the sampling. These records should be public and you can access them either physically or online, in many cases. I'd probably start with the operator of the well first, though.
How do I test for manganese in my well? I want to know if the people who are charging me a bunch are really helping.
Generally, the best bet is to take a water sample and submit it to an analytical lab in an appropriate container. Usually, the manganese will be part of a suite of analytes to be tested, so you will likely test for iron and some other constituents unless you are specifically focused on manganese. There are some colorimetric testing methods that will give you an indication of manganese levels but they are less accurate than sending a sample to a lab.
Why are you tootsi footing around pollution matters caused and causes ? Who funds you please ???
Manganese in water wells is rarely or ever the result of man-made contaminants. Anthropogenic concerns include things like nitrates, PFAS, PCE, TCE, perchlorate and gasoline-related compounds. Naturally-occurring contaminants include things like arsenic, radionuclides, manganese, iron. As a matter of fact, arsenic is the biggest contaminant of water wells in the world and it is almost always naturally-occurring.
Horse shit. Blasting and land development not to mention injection pits it on the move
At any rate can you answer the question? Who is not your work sheet please
@@CCerwin This particular show deals specifically with causes and treatment of elevated manganese in water supply wells. A general discussion of contaminants in water wells is a much more involved topic and would take much more time than is available in a 45-minute video. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to contaminants in water supply wells, so we deal with them on an individual basis. I do not believe I discussed anything about worksheets in this video, so I am not clear what you are referencing when you refer to a worksheet.
Clearly funded by “Big Manganese”