Iron In Well

[Dale002]

HELP! This is what a new 1 micron filter looks like after two weeks.
What can I do to solve this or do I need to think about drilling a new well and if so how far from the existing well can I go? My well is 75 feet deep, pump sits at 60ft and water level at 35ft.
Any help would be appriciated.

 

[Geofd]

You need some assistance from a water treatment company

 

[Dale002]

You need some assistance from a water treatment company

Until about 6 months ago, I changed filters every 3 months and would only have a slight shade of orange

 

[RS]

Did something change in your area, was there a new well drilled, or anything hydrofracked? A few years ago, they did a lot of dewatering in our area to install sewer lines, and I had to change filters mor often, now it's much better.

 

[Dale002]

Did something change in your area, was there a new well drilled, or anything hydrofracked? A few years ago, they did a lot of dewatering in our area to install sewer lines, and I had to change filters mor often, now it's much better.

No, all the same. I'm in rural north florida, not much happens here. a few years ago the pump quit and had to purchase one in a hurry. The only one available with the specs I needed had the outlet made of steel instead of plastic as before. Could this be causing the issue?

 

[RS]

I doubt it.

 

[Mitchell-DIY-Guy]

You need an iron removal system…two kinds out there, chemical based and chemical free. A little research and you’ll find information about them.

 

[Dale002]

Would drilling a new well be an option or a waste of money.

 

[Valveman]

Those box store pumps with the plastic discharge heads and motor adapters are OK. But the ones with just iron discharge and motor adapters will turn into giant rust balls. I have seen them so bad it almost stuck the pump in the well. But I don't know if that could make that much difference to the water quality. Maybe.

You should check with the guy who makes the Sulfur Eliminator. It drops 1.5 gallons an hour of aerated water back down the well. You need a slightly larger pressure tank, even with a Cycle Stop Valve to keep the pump from cycling too much. But it cleans the water in the well, which keeps iron out of the pump and everything.