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mffarmall
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Water rust smell and orange staines
      01/09/06 12:57 PM
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New well, tried bleach and soap. The pipe seems to be putting rust into the water, no color but a rust smell and taste. Driller said to try clorine for a few days. Said that pipes have a coating that comes off and then the pipe can rust. Any ideas, I have also flushed the system a few times.

I have 6 acres in Colorado and plan on raising some butcher cows for meat and have a few horses

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AndyC
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Re: Water rust smell and orange staines new [re: mffarmall]
      01/11/06 04:10 AM
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Your problems with the well are not unusual. However, what were you told about how using soap? How was it applied and what kind did you use?

It sounds like you have iron or iron bacteria in your water. But, the first thing to do is to get an accurate water analysis from a reputable company or lab. Until one knows what you are dealing with, it is hard to make a responsible recommendation on an accurate means of correction.

Besides a test for water esthetics (color, odor, taste, hardness, etc.), I would also get a test for micro-organisms. This would be done by a registered lab or a county health board. They will be looking for pathogens as opposed to non-pathological organisms such as iron bacteria. Make sure all chlorine and soaps are out of the well.

Please give us as much information as possible.

Thanks
Andy



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GaryQWA
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Re: Water rust smell and orange staines new [re: mffarmall]
      01/11/06 11:11 AM
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It sounds as if you have a new well using your old plumbing. If so, it's normal to have sediment break loose from inside the old pipe but, you have clear water if I'm understanding what you said.

You need an iron test done on the water. Sears will do iron, hardness and pH or any water treatment dealer or lab can. You should check in your toilet tanks to see if you have any evidence of IRB or SRB. That is iron or sulfate reducing bacteria. They are non-harmful to animals and humans but can make water 'bad' with odor and taste and rust staining.

Gary
Quality Water Associates

Gary Slusser
Quality Water Associates

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