Effect of Filter Media (Zeolite, Ferrolite, and Manganese Greensand) and Combination of Media on the Levels of Iron and Manganese in Borehole Water

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Zulfikar Zulfikar
Wiwit Aditama
Khairunnisa Khairunnisa
Budi Arianto
Department of Environmental Health, Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health, Aceh Besar, Indonesia
10.4103/ijehe.ijehe_41_21
Abstract
Aim: 
The presence of Fe and Mn content in water, apart from being able to interfere with health, also creates a metallic taste and odor of drinking water and causes a yellow color on the walls and clothes. Thus, it is necessary to use appropriate and effective technologies to lower the amounts of iron and manganese in water. The technology involves the use of Filtration Media for Iron (Fe) and Manganese (Mn) Content in Drilling Wells, including Zeolite, Ferolite, and Manganese Greensand.
Materials and Methods: 
The first treatment was for control, and the second, third, fourth, and fifth treatments, each containing zeolite ferrolite, and Mn media and the combination of media, were for the filtration process and repeated four times.
Results: 
The results showed that the use of zeolite, ferrolite, and Mn filter media and the combination of media was able to increase Fe level by 11.05%, 5.99%, 21.78%, and 40.98%, respectively. Meanwhile, the use of zeolite, ferrolite, and Mn and the combination of media was able to reduce Mn level by 35.58%, 44.97%, 48.30%, and 75.28%, respectively.
Conclusion: 
It is not recommended to use zeolite, ferrolite, and Mn filter media for processing Fe in borehole water. Zeolite, ferrolite, and Mn filter media can be used to reduce Mn levels in the borehole water.

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  • Receive Date 29 April 2025