Iron-oxidising bacteria can contribute to reddish-brown slime, staining, deposits, restricted flow and unpleasant odour in groundwater and process-water systems.
Common signs
- Orange, brown or reddish slime
- Deposits in tanks, pipes or filters
- Reduced borewell or pipeline flow
- Metallic taste or odour complaints
- Rapid filter fouling
Sampling points
Collect from the borewell discharge, storage tank, filter inlet, affected pipeline and visible deposit. Testing multiple points helps determine where growth is concentrated.
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