“Iron Water” from wells: Causes and prevention
Chemical analyses of ground‐water samples taken from differing depths in a four‐county area in east Texas showed a general stratification with respect to dissolved iron, pH and hardness. On the basis of this stratification the waters of the ground‐water reservoir were divided into a shallow zone of oxidation, A; a deep zone of reduction, C; and an intermediate and unstable zone, B, in which waters from above and below are mixed. Ground water from zones A and C generally is almost free of iron, whereas water from zone B generally contains objectionable amounts. This zoning is explained by recent laboratory work and theoretical data on iron in natural waters. Wells constructed to draw only from zones A or C should yield water relatively free of iron.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1966 |
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Title | “Iron Water” from wells: Causes and prevention |
DOI | 10.1111/j.1745-6584.1966.tb01586.x |
Authors | M.E. Broom |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Groundwater |
Index ID | 70221262 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |