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Well Water Filtration Aerus ISM200
Water Filtration, Problem Water
The ISM200 is a powerful whole-house iron, sulfur, and manganese (ISM) filter specifically designed for private well water that contains these common naturally occurring contaminants. It installs at your home's main water line to treat all water entering the house, eliminating the problems before they reach your faucets, showers, appliances, and laundry.
The Classic Signs of These Well Water Issues
Well owners often deal with:
Red/orange staining (from iron) → on sinks, toilets, tubs, dishes, and laundry.
Rotten egg smell (from hydrogen sulfide gas) → especially noticeable in hot water or when first turning on the tap.
Black or dark purple staining (from manganese) → slippery black slime on fixtures or dark spots.
How the ISM200 Works
Most modern systems like this use air-injection oxidation (AIO) technology (sometimes with specialized media like Birm or greensand):
Air is injected into the water to oxidize dissolved iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide → turning them into particles or gas.
These particles are then trapped in the filter bed and flushed away during automatic backwash cycles.
Result: Clear, odor-free water with no staining.
Key Features & Benefits
Whole-House Treatment — Clean water everywhere—no more stained laundry or smelly showers.
Automatic & Low Maintenance — Electronic valve backwashes the system periodically (usually at night); media lasts years.
No Chemicals Needed (in many AIO models) — Just occasional checks.
Protects Plumbing & Appliances — Prevents iron buildup in pipes and water heaters.
Size — The "200" likely indicates higher capacity (e.g., 2.0 cu.ft. media) for larger homes or higher contaminant levels.
Who Should Get the ISM200?
Perfect if you have well water and notice:
Red/orange stains
Rotten egg odors
Black staining/slime
It often pairs well with a water softener (like the WC series) if you also have hardness, or a neutralizer (C150) for acidic water.
Get a water test to confirm levels—iron up to certain ppm, sulfur, and manganese are no match for this system!
Features and Benefits:
Dependable oxidation media with the flexibility to operate either with or without chemicals for maximum performance.
Digitally metered controls to ensure that wastewater is kept to a minimum.
Flexible cycle controls for efficient and effective operation.
Robust Ceramic Core valve construction for trouble free performance even in corrosive water.
Capable of air draw or chlorine assist operation offering greater oxidation potential
Reduces (≥95%) iron levels to prevent red staining on surfaces and fixtures
Reduces hydrogen sulfide levels to prevent rotten egg odors
Reduces (≥99%) manganese levels to reduce black staining
Automatic function offers “hands free” operation
Signs an Iron, Hydrogen Sulfide, and Manganese Filter is Needed
Orange-brown or black stains in sinks or in the laundry
Metallic taste to drinking water
Pink rust stains around bathtubs, toilets, or pools
Rotten egg odor in water