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I have a water well. The well services my house and also a rental house next door. The water is very brown but if I put it in a vase after a day or two it clears and you can see the sediment on the bottom. This sediment is causing major plumbing problems: the toilets get full of silt and the works inside have to be replaced frequently, the screens on all of the water faucets and the shower have to be cleaned about one a week and we can only guess what is happening inside of the water heater.

What kind a water filter should I buy? I Googled it but there are so many different kinds and types that I'm really confused. I need a really big commercial kind to go on the well, that can make sure that clean water is going to both my house and to the rental house too.
The water is just light brown, a little murky looking with a slightly rust colored tone. It's not dark brown and it's not really gross. There is no noticeable smell. All of the sediment usually sinks to the bottom of a container in about 24 hours and leaves perfectly clear water with gritty, rusty stuff settled on the bottom.
I'm about 5 miles outside of San Antonio, Texas city limits.

I can't know where you are; but here in FL. "BROWN" well water is usually "bacterial iron" and often from a well sunk too deep. It isn't at all toxic; but certainly has unpleasant side effects; especially to plumbing.

I have two suggestions. One far more a bargain.

At the pump, in the visible plumbing you can install an Inline cartridge type filter, and depending on how much you spend, it can be Back Flushed/Drained...and/or removed to be Flushed or changed.

The other option; which I had to use was a Tank...like a water softener; that not only killed, but captured the bacterial iron. Obviously it was the more expensive option, but the only one available at the time. Either way they both need regular monitoring and maintenance.

From a Geological standpoint,,,Indulge me... This planet is in effect an IRON based planet. That occured probably 4 Billion years ago. It will remain a fact as long as we exist. Bacterial iron is similar to what happens during RUSTING, or what takes place on the TITANIC...Also an undeniable, ever/ongoing fact. As a species we have to deal with it.

In your case certainly you probably will have to have a capture/filter tank system installed. In my case I also added a water softener system; though it wasn't required to filter out the BROWN. Still in the context of any you choose; some regular monitoring, flushing; and replacement might be an issue.

I'm a bit curious as to how deep your well is; it's storage tank capacity; the delivery system to HOW MANY rental units on the same well; etc.

Steven Wolf

BTW, and aside. I had a second well sunk; initially; strictly for irrigation. At 45 ft. the Point struck limerock, and water; and that water was clean/clear/ and drinkable right out of the ground.

Add on: OOPs Ok I re-read and see 1 rental unit.

2007-09-27 06:39:04 by Ayliann

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There's a lot of water that comes out of the whole house water filtration system when it cleans itself. Mine is made by Kinetico and it's comes with 2 filter tanks and 1 softener tank. Can I water plants with that water? It is safe for lawn and other plant life? I hate to see all that water go to waste.

Thanks

there is no salt in soft water, there are sodium ions. salt is sodium chloride. i water my yard and flowers with soft water and have no problems. water softeners remove much of the chlorine from the water. i would be more concerned with the effect of spraying them with heavily chlorinated water.

2009-05-05 08:03:58 by 2n

Price: $17.47

If I buy a water softener that has a built in whole house water filter, do I need to remove the filter on my water dispenser on my refridgerator so that my water isn't 'too' filtered? Someone told me that and I find that hard to believe, so I'm coming to the experts for advice. Thanks!

We have well water and were looking into getting the Waterboss 700; there are 2 people in my household.

No, you can't have too much filtration the way you're doing it. The filter in the fridge will just last longer.

2007-09-03 08:07:40 by Green1808

Price: $42.99 $31.25

Use for whole house, inline, or under sink
3/4" FIP for in-line installation (fittings not included)
Patented shut off valve for easy cartridge replacement

My 1/2 house water pump that pumps water from the holding tank into the house screeches for a while after starting? is this something I can repair my self

Might not be holding water on the pump and it runs dry until it can prime itself again. Check the operation of your check valve.

2008-06-13 09:38:22 by snowbirdservices

I need to insulate a whole house water filter. I am going to be taking the water filter outdoors. How can i protect the water filter fron weather conditions? How do i insulate a while house water filter?

I would build a box for it and insulate the pipes with either heat tape or some good insulation and insulate the box with lots of fiberglass.
You'd have to make it so no water gets in there.
Maybe use some old roofing on top to match the house.

2009-02-09 14:55:39 by Marisa