How Do I Sanitize My Water Filtration System?

Proper sanitization is essential for maintaining water quality, protecting system components, and extending the life of your equipment. However, different filtration technologies require different procedures. The correct method depends on whether your system uses replaceable cartridges, backwashing media tanks, reverse osmosis membranes, or ion exchange resin.

Using the wrong sanitizing method can reduce media life, damage membranes, or decrease filtration performance.

For best results, follow the guide that matches your specific equipment:

• Cartridge Filter Systems (Big Blue, sediment, carbon block housings)

• Backwashing Media Tank Systems (carbon, SMART media, iron filters)

• Whole House Reverse Osmosis Systems

• Water Softeners

Each guide below reflects the procedures recommended by Crystal Quest based on how the equipment is designed to operate.