Sediment Filter System
WHAT IS SEDIMENT:
The sediment in our water systems is created by the silt, sand, rust, and clay that naturally occurs. These tiny particles can get washed into a system after heavy rainstorms which increases their volume with greater velocity and frequency than normal.
Sediment is made up of organic materials like silt, sand, or dirt that are usually found within the earth’s natural habitats but they also accumulate to an alarming degree when there has been a lot of rainfall due to washing them around at increased volumes from larger storms.
THE RISKS OF SEDIMENT:
Sediment in your water can ruin all of your appliances. The sediment that’s present in city or well water might end up clogging the systems, valves and fixtures throughout the entire house as well as any irrigation system you have installed on site due to its abundance. It could even destroy hot-water heaters for both private homes and businesses alike!
Sediment risks are about protecting the appliances in your home, for both overall function and efficiency. Without taking proactive steps against sediment in your water, you may incur costly repairs down the line to fix or replace fixtures and appliances that have become clogged or damaged. With sediments from soil particles being a major contributor of this issue, plumbing professionals recommend installing a sediment filtration system.
STANDARD 3 PIECE
Three piece Sediment Filter Housings come standard with most of our treatment filtration unit installations.
- 10 Inch or 20 Inch Sediment Housing available
- 5 micron filters
- Standard cpvc shut off valves
- Optional upgrade to stainless steel shut off valves
BIG BLUE
A “Big Bubba” Jumbo Cartridge filter is made of rugged, glass reinforced polypropylene that will not chip, rust, or dent.
This unit conserves water as backwashing is not required. Unit has double O-rings for superior sealing. Changing the filter is a simple 3 step process. This unit may be used for whole house or commercial applications removing sediment, turbidity, chlorine, and has a host of practical applications.
Options:
- Pleated Cartridges: 1 to 50 micron
- Depth Cartridges: 1 micron to 50 micron
- Carbon Cartridges? 15 gpm at 90% chlorine reduction
- Quantity of Cartridges: 1 – 8
- Installation: 3/4” or 1”
- Includes installation of a Drain Port
IRRIGATION FILTRATION
Maintenance Free* Automatic Sediment Removal System
- 10 x 54 Polyglass for interior use. Can be set up whole house or irrigation only.
- Automatic, high flow, battery backup, metered Superclack Valve with bypass.
- Post 20” sediment housing for gauging when tank needs changing.
- All electric and drains provided as part of installation.
At National Water Service we only install the best non-proprietary equipment on the market. This allows customers flexibility in their water treatment choices both for installation & service.
Contact National Water Service to learn more about Sediment Filtration and why in-home water treatment is the consumer friendly answer to your water wants and needs!
If you are experiencing additional issues with your water, please visit our Water Quality Page.
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