Sediment

sediment consists of Suspended solids such as sand, silt, and other grit.

symptoms of sediment

• ∙ Sediment Can damage appliances and plumbing.
• ∙ Can cause filters to appear full of sand, silt, or grit.
• ∙ Odor and taste of water may be earthy.

treatment for sediment:

Canister filters are effective at removing sediment but may require frequent filter changes depending on the sediment load.
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Settling tanks are very effective at removing medium to large sediment and can remove fine sediment reguardless of the sediment load.

further reading

typically, Sediment is particulate black to gray in color ranging from very fine dust up to small gravel.

Frequently, rust-colored particles are referred to as sediment when, in actuality, it is iron that is present and not sediment. While sediment filters can be effective at treating iron, they rapidly clog and require the filter to be frequently changed.

depending on the particle size of the sediment, typical backwashing filtration can be damaged - causing premature failure of the mechanical valve and media.