Filter-Ox-Media 0.5 Cu. Ft. Bag

Filter-Ox media, supplied in a convenient 0.5 cubic foot bag, is a catalytic filtration media designed to tackle some of the most common and frustrating nuisance contaminants found in well water. It is widely used in backwashing filter systems to address iron, manganese, and the unmistakable rotten-egg odor of hydrogen sulfide, helping deliver cleaner, fresher, better-tasting water at every tap in the home. For households on private wells, media like this is often the difference between rust-stained fixtures and clear, odor-free water that the whole family can enjoy.

How Catalytic Oxidizing Media Works

Media in this catalytic class promote the oxidation of dissolved iron and manganese, converting these troublesome metals from their dissolved form into solid, filterable particles. Those particles are then trapped within the filter bed and flushed away during the backwash cycle, leaving the treated water clear. This dual action lets a single tank both oxidize and filter, which simplifies treatment considerably for many private-well households and can reduce or eliminate the need for additional chemical feed equipment in moderate-contaminant cases.

• Half-cubic-foot bag sized for compact and standard filter tanks
• Targets iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide odor in well water
• Catalytic action oxidizes dissolved metals into filterable particles
• Regenerated through routine, periodic backwashing of the bed
• Well suited to whole-house private-well water treatment
• Pairs with a backwashing control valve and proper gravel underbedding

For dependable, long-lasting results, install Filter-Ox over a graded gravel support bed and configure your control valve to deliver adequate backwash flow that lifts, expands, and rinses the media thoroughly with each cycle. Maintaining sufficient dissolved oxygen and keeping water chemistry within the recommended pH range helps the catalytic surface perform consistently over time, since these media depend on favorable conditions to oxidize metals efficiently. With correct sizing for your peak flow rate and a regular backwash schedule, Filter-Ox keeps rust staining, metallic taste, and sulfur odors in check throughout the entire home, providing reliable, low-fuss water improvement for years of service. Sizing the media bed to your peak demand and keeping the backwash schedule consistent are the two factors that most influence long-term results, so dialing both in at installation sets the stage for clear, odor-free water for years to come.