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We have a deep well, 420', with a static water level of 40' and a recovery of 2 GPM. Usually our water runs clear, though we do get some sediment buildup over time as is evidenced in a container that we keep filled for filtering our drinking water through a Sterasyl ceramic candle. However, we have had 2 or 3 occasions in the past 2 years when the sediment increased dramatically for a short time. This occurred again last night.
The water because very cloudy and when left to settle, there were lots of fine, dark gray particles in the water. This condition persisted through three baths. This morning after washing dishes, it ran clear again. I'm trying to find out why this could be happening. We have had a relatively dry year for my area, in fact I think NOAA has declared our area to be in drought. It's been a while since we had a long soaking rain, but we've had plenty of thunderstorms as of late. The last heavy rain was on Aug. 6 and the sediment occurred on Aug. 10 so I don't think there is a connection there. However, the last time I remember this happening it did follow a heavy rain which was preceded by a dry period.
Any suggestions as to the cause of this periodic increase? Should I worry about my well being contaminated? We have plans to install a sediment filter, but I still am curious as to the cause.
The water because very cloudy and when left to settle, there were lots of fine, dark gray particles in the water. This condition persisted through three baths. This morning after washing dishes, it ran clear again. I'm trying to find out why this could be happening. We have had a relatively dry year for my area, in fact I think NOAA has declared our area to be in drought. It's been a while since we had a long soaking rain, but we've had plenty of thunderstorms as of late. The last heavy rain was on Aug. 6 and the sediment occurred on Aug. 10 so I don't think there is a connection there. However, the last time I remember this happening it did follow a heavy rain which was preceded by a dry period.
Any suggestions as to the cause of this periodic increase? Should I worry about my well being contaminated? We have plans to install a sediment filter, but I still am curious as to the cause.