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iSpring WGB32BM review

iSpring WGB32BM 3-Stage Whole House Water Filter for Iron and Manganese

By Tom Calder

Our verdict · Researched
3.8 / 5

For well water with orange staining: the third cartridge targets iron up to 3.0 ppm and manganese up to 1.0 ppm, iSpring says. Above those levels you need a dedicated iron system. It does nothing for germs, so test a private well and follow CDC's advice on disinfection.

Best for
Well water with modest iron staining
Skip it if
Your well tests above 3 ppm iron
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What we like

  • Iron up to 3.0 ppm, manganese up to 1.0 ppm (maker)
  • Standard Big Blue cartridges

Worth knowing

  • Not for high iron levels
  • No certification listing found

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Who shouldn't buy this

Don't buy it if your well tests above 3 ppm iron: you need a dedicated iron filter.

Key specs

Type3 cartridges: sediment + carbon + iron/manganese
Certification (certifier's listing)None found
Flow (maker)Up to 15 gpm
Filter life (maker)Iron stage 50,000 gal at 3.0 ppm iron (maker)
Connection1 in NPT
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