Including filter system and high-performance Iron Bacteria filter.
Iron bacteria are microorganisms that feed on iron and can form slimy deposits inside plumbing and fixtures. Century homeowners often first spot rusty stains on tubs, sinks or toilets, along with an oily sheen, floating particles, or a musty, swampy odor after water has sat in the pipes. Though not the same as dissolved iron, iron bacteria frequently occur alongside iron and make staining and odor problems tougher to manage.
These organisms commonly live in well systems or can enter plumbing during repairs or changes in flow, then cling to pipe walls, screens and aerators in your Century home. They can foul water treatment equipment and mimic issues like sediment or manganese staining, so testing your water is a helpful step before choosing a solution. Tackling iron bacteria early reduces recurring stains and odors and helps keep your household water system running more reliably.
For iron bacteria, the most effective single filter-style approach is an oxidizing backwashing filter built to address iron and biological iron slime. Installed at the point of entry for your Century residence, these whole-house systems oxidize troublesome material into particles the media can trap and then flush away during automatic backwash cycles. Because biological slime can be sticky, a self-cleaning backwash is key to avoid media fouling and provide more consistent control than a standard cartridge filter.
Mr. Pure Water typically matches an oxidizing backwash filter to your Century home's flow and household needs so contact time and backwash cycles are correct. In heavier cases, we may recommend pre-treatment or periodic sanitation alongside the filter, but the backwashing oxidizer is the day-to-day workhorse for reducing staining, odors and buildup. Treating water at the point of entry protects faucets, showers and appliances and lets us tailor the system to your water chemistry, addressing root causes rather than just masking symptoms.