Iron and ManganeseA mineral material (glauconite) that looks like ordinary filter sand except it is green. It is treated with potassium permanganate and is used to remove iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide from groundwater. By jay@americanwatercollege.org | January 26, 2017 | Certification Exams . Distribution . Water Treatment | Tags: Certification Exam Prep, Greensand, Iron, Manganese, Water Treatment