YOGYAKARTA Water smells of iron to cloudyness sometimes occurs. This condition makes well water so that it cannot be consumed or just used for other activities. There is no need to worry because there is a way to deal with the smell of iron and yellow water so that it becomes clean water.

Iron-scented and cloudy well water occurs not without reason. This happens because it contains iron (Fe) and manganese (Mg) in excessive water. Water that contains excess Fe and Mg is not recommended for consumption. In addition, water will also trigger blockage in the pipe.

No need to worry when this condition occurs to you because there is a solution to overcome the problem of iron to yellow water, which is as follows.

Tawas is a useful chemical as a flocculator. The function of tawas is to pave the dirt on the water. Watch out can be used to clear water that smells of iron or cloudyness due to other dirt. The way to clear the water with tawas is to follow the following steps.

Another way that can be done is to provide a reservoir. This tub is used to temporarily accommodate pumped water from inside the well. After being fully filled, wait a few days, the smell of water in the reservoir will decrease.

One of the most practical ways to deal with odor well water is through an electric water filter. Usually this tool is installed on a pipe near the water toren. Filters can be obtained in building stores, but installation must be done by professional technicians.

Water clarity can also be done by referring, but this method takes longer. The trick is to sink a series of references tied with ropes into a well. You can use weights to keep your lyrics on the ground.

Coconut tempurung is also able to bind dirt and smell in water. Like ijuk, this method also takes longer. The method is quite easy, namely by drowning charcoal with coconut shells that are placed on the sacks down to the bottom of the well.

Mourning and odor well water can be caused by mud material that appears after excavation. In order for the water to be clear again, try to pump as much well water as possible. Water coming out of the ground will be clear again after the mud is lost.

Excavation of wells that are too shallow also has the potential to trigger water to become cloudy and even smell. This is because water is polluted due to other materials. Try to deepen wells to get better quality groundwater.

It is recommended for the public to find out the criteria for households that must have a permit to use ground water in line with the latest regulations.

Those are some ways to deal with iron and yellow odor water. Visit VOI.ID to get other interesting information.


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