PROBLEM: Water is extremely rusty. All three toilet tanks had to have a cup of IRON OUT added to clean out the rust. The final straw was a load of whites is now rusty white due to the iron in the water. Two additional washes with bleach and they are still discolored. I will wash them with some IRON OUT in hopes of saving the clothing.
BACKGROUND
I posted earlier (early last week) about having my downpipe replaced because it had rusted through. The well was drilled and ran at 58 feet for 28 years. The well company that replaced the downpipe with new galvanized pipe only used enough pipe to re-set it at 47 feet. The tech didn't want to cut and thread another 10 foot piece. He said it would be fine. I do have "get out jail free" letter from the well pump service company that says if the well sucks air they'll add another 10 foot of downpipe.
Pressure is great now at 40-60 psi, but the rust is ridiculous.
Yes, the well technician ran the water out on the ground for about 5 minutes until the water cleared up.
I believe the static water level is at about 28 feet.
Our house uses a lot of water with the washer going non stop at night and on weekends.
The bladder tank is 86 gallons. The water heater is large as well.
I have a water softener.
My questions are: How long before this clears us? It's been a week since the downpipe was replaced. Or, is the pump placement 10 feet higher in the well potentially causing water to be drawn down too low in the well and it's picking up the rusty water.
Please advise and thanks in advance for your help.
BACKGROUND
I posted earlier (early last week) about having my downpipe replaced because it had rusted through. The well was drilled and ran at 58 feet for 28 years. The well company that replaced the downpipe with new galvanized pipe only used enough pipe to re-set it at 47 feet. The tech didn't want to cut and thread another 10 foot piece. He said it would be fine. I do have "get out jail free" letter from the well pump service company that says if the well sucks air they'll add another 10 foot of downpipe.
Pressure is great now at 40-60 psi, but the rust is ridiculous.
Yes, the well technician ran the water out on the ground for about 5 minutes until the water cleared up.
I believe the static water level is at about 28 feet.
Our house uses a lot of water with the washer going non stop at night and on weekends.
The bladder tank is 86 gallons. The water heater is large as well.
I have a water softener.
My questions are: How long before this clears us? It's been a week since the downpipe was replaced. Or, is the pump placement 10 feet higher in the well potentially causing water to be drawn down too low in the well and it's picking up the rusty water.
Please advise and thanks in advance for your help.
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