(mg/L). Iron may be found in three forms: (1) Ferrous Iron which is dissolved in the water and appears clear; (2) Ferric Iron which is suspended in water and visible as “rusty” water; or (3) Iron Bacteria which is a living organism. The Terminator TM Systems precipitate dissolved solids like ferrous, or clear water, iron into suspended solids. This process is accomplished by introducing air into the water supply thru the air injector which precipitates or oxidizes these solids and filtering them from the water with the filter media. Ferric Iron, which exists in the suspended form, is simply removed by the filter media bed. Iron Bacteria may be detected in the water supply by examining a toilet tank in the home. Long, stringy globs of iron present in the tank indicate the possible presence of Iron Bacteria. Iron Bacteria require iron to survive. As an iron remover, the Terminator™ Systems can control small amounts of iron bacteria. A small amount of chlorine should be introduced into the system periodically to control fouling. This is accomplished by attaching a small tube to the injection fitting on the air injector and introducing the tube into a cup of bleach. The chlorine will be drawn into the system when the pump is operating and a vacuum is created across the injector. Serious Iron Bacteria problems should be treated with an alternative treatment device and the Terminator™ Systems should not be installed.

usually exists with Iron. The Terminator TM Systems are capable of removing Manganese when there is an Iron to Manganese ratio of at least 10 to 1 and there is sufficient air draw into the system. For example, if a water analysis shows an Iron concentration of 10 ppm and a Manganese concentration of 1 ppm the Terminator TM Systems should remove the Manganese as long as the pH is not too low. Do not apply the Terminator TM Systems on water supplies where there is Manganese present without Iron. An alternative treatment device should be installed.

Terminator TM Systems are capable of handling concentrations up to 4 ppm of sulfur. The air introduced into the system by the air injector and the mixing that occurs in the Terminator TM mixing tank all contribute to the removal of Sulfur.

present. A high level of carbon dioxide in water can form carbonic acid which lowers the pH. The oxygen introduced by the air injector and the mixing tank reduces the carbon dioxide making the water less corrosive. The Terminator TM Plus Systems contain an additional filter media in the filter bed designed to raise pH. This media will slowly dissolve into the water supply making it necessary to be replaced approximately every 12 to 24 months.

water softener should be installed after the Terminator TM System.