Help with muddy water problem

P.S. After the posting below, I put in a new filter. The paper filter removed was orange colored and there was fine black grit at the bottom of the filter housing. I opened a faucet and let the bladder tank refill. After about 2 cycles the water began to clear, and this morning it's nearly crystal clear. Could this all have been caused by a long overdue filter change? I think it's been about 1-1/2 years since last changed. Of course I'm glad the mud is gone, but I'm concerned that it's not a permanent fix. Are there other things that can or need to be done?

I have a submerged pump(350'). It's been down about 13 or 14 years. Only the last 2 years or so have we had problems with muddy water when we over utilize it, mostly when watering the grass. I have a GE whole house filter which doesn't help with this problem because I think the particles are too fine to be filtered. Is this a problem with the well or the pump or both?

The words Whole House Filter is a joke. I would get rid of the so called Filter alltogether.

bob...

Thanks Speedbump, you're right, the term 'wholehouse" is marketing lingo to make it sound better than it really is. I think I'll keep it on line until someone will help me resolve the root cause. Whatever sand and grit it does filter is kept out of the appliances, toilets, etc., right?

In my opinion they create a lot more problems than they solve.

bob...

There are real whole house filters. GE Wellspring.