Iron ochre is a reddish-colour muddy deposit caused by naturally occurring bacterial activity in the iron found in the soil and groundwater. When the concentration of this bacteria is high, a reddish gel composed of 90% water is produced, which can block the perforated drains around the foundations of your home as well as the basement sump pump. These blocked drains can result in water infiltration in your basement.
We determine the iron ochre profile in water as follows:
