Moved into the house about 3 years ago. The water has always been an issue but we have just dealt with it. Finally decided it was time to do something about it.
Well - 4-13-95
94 ft
4 inch PVC
Submersible 1/2 HP pump
Family Size: 4
We have small bits of material that clog up the shower heads and faucets. I initially called a few well guys to get their opinion because I thought that the well was pumping sand. Had 4 come out in total, 2 said I needed new well and 2 said its not sand. Last guy, which was by far the most knowledgeable, said that it was iron that was causing the buildup. Now that I have the test results and see my iron levels along with manganese, I think he is exactly right. When he was at the house, we ran water from a few areas inside the house along with an outside spigot with a hose into the yard. Let the water run for over 30 minutes. He said if the well was pumping sand, it would be coming out pretty plentiful by that time, but there was nothing but clear water.
So we go to the water closet. The pressure tank is definitely from '95 and I think the softener might be as well. I do think that water heater has been replaced sometime in the last 20 years. Not a whole lot of room and it looks like the PO tried to do a bunch on his own.
I want to replace it all, along with the plumbing. I have already purchased a Rheem Marathon plastic water heater and I am going to get a 35 gallon pressure tank from the well guy. I also plan on getting a RO system installed under the kitchen sink.
Now this is where I need some advice. I have been doing a good amount of research, but there are so many options to filter out so many things, I just need someone to point me in the right direction. My test results are only preliminary, should have complete in a few days, but I think you can get a good idea.
-Whole house filter? Types?
-Spin down filter?
-Water softener? Fleck?
-UV Filter?
-Bleach well?
-Flush internal plumbing?
-Any other suggestions?
Well - 4-13-95
94 ft
4 inch PVC
Submersible 1/2 HP pump
Family Size: 4
We have small bits of material that clog up the shower heads and faucets. I initially called a few well guys to get their opinion because I thought that the well was pumping sand. Had 4 come out in total, 2 said I needed new well and 2 said its not sand. Last guy, which was by far the most knowledgeable, said that it was iron that was causing the buildup. Now that I have the test results and see my iron levels along with manganese, I think he is exactly right. When he was at the house, we ran water from a few areas inside the house along with an outside spigot with a hose into the yard. Let the water run for over 30 minutes. He said if the well was pumping sand, it would be coming out pretty plentiful by that time, but there was nothing but clear water.
So we go to the water closet. The pressure tank is definitely from '95 and I think the softener might be as well. I do think that water heater has been replaced sometime in the last 20 years. Not a whole lot of room and it looks like the PO tried to do a bunch on his own.
I want to replace it all, along with the plumbing. I have already purchased a Rheem Marathon plastic water heater and I am going to get a 35 gallon pressure tank from the well guy. I also plan on getting a RO system installed under the kitchen sink.
Now this is where I need some advice. I have been doing a good amount of research, but there are so many options to filter out so many things, I just need someone to point me in the right direction. My test results are only preliminary, should have complete in a few days, but I think you can get a good idea.
-Whole house filter? Types?
-Spin down filter?
-Water softener? Fleck?
-UV Filter?
-Bleach well?
-Flush internal plumbing?
-Any other suggestions?