High iron level in well water


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Old 10-01-08, 08:30 AM
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High iron level in well water

We are buying a new home, and the builder just had the well water tested. He guarantees that it will be free from bacteria....but no guarantee on hardness or iron content.

iron 2.1 mg/l

pH 7.49

manganese 0.03 mg/l

hardness 84mg/l

We are worried that the high iron will stain plumbing fixtures and laundry too.

I'm hoping I can install some type of filter to correct this?

Would the fact that it's a newly drilled well affect the iron level?

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Old 10-01-08, 09:10 AM
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you will need a softner, no the new ness of the well doesn't affect the iron. the only filter that would help is a ro

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Old 10-01-08, 09:40 AM
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Thanks for the help. I will look into installing a softener.

When a softener regenerates itself....does alot of water get drained out? There is no drain close to the location I would install the softener in...so I'm wondering if I could drain it into a bucket?

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Old 10-01-08, 10:58 AM
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depends on the brand and settings. most will regenerate more than 5 galls i belive. review some old posts here for more info.

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Old 10-01-08, 11:20 AM
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May want to do a re-post in the water softener area, since you have the water test info.

Plenty of folks over there can give you some more info. You will need to list the number of people in the house, amount of max waterflow, types of water usage, etc.

They can give you some info, and the reviewing of old posts may be a good idea as well.
 
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Old 10-01-08, 11:35 AM
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Gunguy45.....I didn't even see the filter forum. I breezed right by it....thanks.
 
 

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