Birm Refillable Filter Iron & Manganese Reduction Whole House Well Water Filter. This 4.5″ x 20″ premium birm refillable inline filter uses high grade filtration media for iron and manganese reduction. This birm filter is most often used to assist with iron and manganese reduction. An oxidizer can be used but is not necessary. This filter fits any standard housing made for 4.5″ x 20″ cartridges. Alkalinity should be greater than two times the combined sulfate and chloride concentration. Maximum water temp: 100o F/38o C. Water pH range: 6.8-9.0. Content must be equal to at least 15% of the iron (or iron and manganese) content. Service flow rate: 3.5-5 gpm/sq. Intermittent flow rates and/or favorable local conditions may allow higher flow rates. Highest grade Birm filtration media available- for the reduction of iron, manganese. Granular filter media commonly used for the reduction of iron and/or manganese from water supplies. Great for Well Water Sources. Refillable filter cartridge 4.5″ x 20″. Compatible with most standard 20 Big Blue Whole House Water System. California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Tennessee, Washington, New Mexico, Illinois. Most items are forwarded to our supplier for processing, which will then be fulfilled through a distributor that is closest to your location. Ese distributors may be names you recognize or sourced from smaller local operations. Any product you return must be in the same condition you received it and in the original packaging. We usually respond within 24 hours on weekdays. Thank you for shopping at our store.